Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles. We Care We are Innovative We are Collaborative We are Resourceful
Requirements
- Current NYS Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in good professional standing, required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN working with children/adolescents, required
- Ability to Complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS) in its entirety, required
- Experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or co-occurring conditions.
- Experience working in a therapeutic or residential school setting.
- Experience with crisis management and first-aid.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher, preferred.
- Training in psychiatric nursing or experience in psychiatric care, preferred.
- Experience working with youth with autism and/or psychiatric illness, preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a second language (Spanish, etc.), preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively, learn new skills quickly, and build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate across departments and with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support students’ holistic physical and emotional health.
- Monitor student wellness, performs routine and as‑needed medical assessments, and provides crisis response and first aid, including coordination with EMS.
- Manage a medical caseload by coordinating with guardians, primary and specialist providers, pharmacies, nutritionists, and food services.
- Schedule medical, dental, vision, and lab appointments; tracks vitals; administers medications; and conducts body‑mark checks at admission, discharge, and after significant incidents.
- Provide health education to students directly and through Direct Support Professionals to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team including psychiatric, clinical, educational, and direct care staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Demonstrates cultural competence, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
- Able to work flexibly and adapt.
Benefits
- Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Generous Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k w/company match
- Tuition/Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
