Registered School Nurse Sub

Beyond Support Network•Village of Depew, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides health care to students in a school setting to maintain optimal health standards. The nurse advocates for students’ health rights, consults on health concerns, and promotes sound health care practices. The position links health care providers, families, staff, and community agencies to support continuity of care. The role reports to the Agency Clinical Coordinator and is in the Academic Services division. Successful incumbents may be considered for advancement to Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator or another role based on interest, organizational need, and readiness. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with some flexibility and variable days. Compensation is $30.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Nurse license and certification.
Current CPR certificate.
One year of nursing experience; experience in a school setting or serving children is preferred.
Comfort using computers and technology in a professional setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to learn and use organizational software systems and electronic documentation platforms.
Obtain UKERU certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in a school setting or serving children.

Responsibilities

Provide primary health care in the school setting and coordinate communication among health care providers, families, staff, and community agencies.
Comply with agency clinical policies and procedures, NYSED policies, New York State Department of Health requirements, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct student health and wellness assessments and provide first aid and clinical assessment for staff.
Notify families or emergency contacts of changes in student health status and evaluations; document clinic visits and provide copies to parents.
Follow communicable disease control procedures and advise parents and staff about school exclusion and readmission policies.
Share pertinent medical information with agency staff while maintaining student health, safety, and confidentiality.
Evaluate the need for consultations or referrals to physicians, therapies, and outside agencies.
Monitor students for signs of physical or sexual abuse or neglect and make legally mandated reports, including pictures where applicable.
Educate families and staff through health training and literature as needed.
Administer and document medications, medical testing, and treatments in accordance with provider orders, parental permission, agency policies, and state and county guidelines.
Maintain current physician orders and parental permissions.
Prepare plans of care for students with medical conditions, including asthma, fractures, infections, seizures, and diabetes.
Collaborate with the instructional team as needed.
Teach and supervise college nursing students and interns during fall and spring semesters.
Track student physical and immunization records and request updates as needed.
Maintain an accurate, current medical information database.
Provide universal-precaution protective equipment and supplies to staff as appropriate.
Complete documentation for staff accident reports and forward originals to Human Resources.
Monitor the school environment and recommend changes to reduce health and safety hazards.
Maintain confidential clinical records, secure the clinic when nurses are out, and ensure medications are stored in a double-lock cabinet.
Archive closed student medical records annually.
Maintain accurate, concise, and timely required documentation, including session notes, nursing service forms, seizure reports, medication administration records, treatment records, telephone communication logs, and accident and injury reports.
Maintain an inventory of clinical supplies.
Use UKERU procedures in the School Program when necessary and conduct and document body checks following physical interventions in accordance with UKERU protocol.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and maintain professional standards in interactions with staff and families.
Perform other duties as requested by the Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Director of Clinical Services, or Chief Education Officer.