SCHOOL REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
About The Position
Mary Cariola Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position follows a school calendar, including summer school, and offers 14-16 paid holidays per year. We are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion, where everyone feels they belong and differences are respected and valued. The RN will be responsible for maintaining student health records, conducting physical examinations, administering medications, and ensuring health and safety standards are met within the educational program. This role also involves instructing staff on health and safety procedures and managing medical emergencies.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing
- Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse
- At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must maintain NYS RN Licensure
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and current school health information files on all students, including daily nursing or medical consultations.
- Physically examine and determine health status for students regularly and as necessary.
- Assist Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) when requested or as assigned.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the student's primary care physician.
- Obtain and maintain accurate and current medication orders and parent permissions.
- Maintain medicine cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies and equipment.
- Record and process all student/staff injuries on the appropriate accident/incident form.
- Instruct all staff in the Health and Safety Procedures and establish appropriate reviews.
- Carry out all procedures established in case of medical emergency, delegating the LPN in crisis situations.
- Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program.
- Administer inoculations to staff and/or children as approved by the Medical Director.
- Administer, interpret and document TB screenings on designated staff as assigned.
- Carry out all nursing responsibilities, including the lifting, moving and positioning of students.
- Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus eligible
- 14-16 paid holidays a year
- Does not have to work weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
