1.0 Probationary School Nurse

Williamsville Central School District•East Amherst, NY

About The Position

The Probationary School Nurse provides direct health care and leadership in the delivery of school health services. The role supports students’ health and educational achievement through assessment, treatment, screening, referrals, health planning, and coordination with school personnel, families, and health professionals. The nurse also supports school health policies and programs, maintains required documentation, and follows applicable professional standards, district policies, and medical protocols under the direction of the District Physician and Nurse Practitioner.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a current Registered Professional Nurse license issued by the State of New York.
Training or experience working with children with various disabilities.
School health experience working with school-aged students, specifically preschool students.
Clinical nursing experience or background.
Relevant experience for the setting and position.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Diligent record-keeping skills.
Maintain student confidentiality and adhere to FERPA/HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

Assess health complaints and provide medication administration and care for students with special health care needs.
Manage emergencies and urgent situations.
Conduct mandated health screening programs; verify immunizations; and monitor and report infectious diseases.
Create health care plans and emergency care plans.
Teach unlicensed personnel to administer emergency medications, including glucagon and epinephrine.
Identify and manage students’ chronic health care needs that affect educational achievement.
Submit required State Department of Health surveys, including immunization and BMI/WSC surveys, and complete required documentation.
Participate in nurse meetings and, as needed, CSE Committee meetings.
Participate in staff development activities.
Represent the health office on building teams or committees as requested by the principal, District Nurse Practitioner, Coordinator of Student Services, and/or Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Education.
Adhere to current standards of care, professional standards, documentation standards, district-approved policies and procedures, and medical protocols under the direction of the District Physician and Nurse Practitioner.
Monitor health-office equipment, initiate repair and interval-calibration processes, and order approved supplies.
Assist with implementation of concussion management protocols.
Oversee physical verification for student-athletes during fall, winter, and spring seasons as needed.
Provide student-specific in-services as warranted.
Provide direct care to students and leadership in the provision of health care services.
Provide health screening and referral for health conditions and promote student health.
Provide liaison services among school personnel, families, and health professionals.
Serve in a leadership role for health policies and programs.
Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Building Administrator, Coordinator of Student Services, District Nurse Practitioner, and/or Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Student Services.