School Nurse (10M/FT)

Capital Region Boces • Albany, NY

258d

About The Position

The position involves assisting the physician in providing medical services to school children at Maywood Academy & Airline Drive Academy. The incumbent is responsible for providing emergency first aid to both staff and students, working under the supervision of a higher-level administrator. The role includes various responsibilities related to health and safety in the school environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the New York State Education Department from a course qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
• Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, with possession of the license at the time of appointment.
• Eligibility for and possession of a CPR Certification at the time of appointment.
• Subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency first aid services for students and staff.
• Schedules and performs vision, hearing screenings, and scoliosis checks.
• Consults with parents and physicians and dispenses medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Assists students in the administration of inhalation therapy and insulin injections as prescribed.
• Assists the school physician in performing class screening and interscholastic athletics physical examinations.
• Submits accident reports on students and employees and provides follow-up with parents and/or employees.
• Participates as a member of management team of professionals addressing health and safety issues for students and staff.
• Assists faculty and staff with reporting of sexual and physical abuse cases.
• Serves on various student and management teams representing the medical profession with health and safety concerns.
• Prepares the health office budget and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Keeps and maintains complete and accurate health records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree