School Nurse - ESCS Yonkers Campus

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

9h•$92,089

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to plan, implement and evaluate nursing service for students attending the ESCS. This individual will work collaboratively with the transdisciplinary team, families and community agencies to create a continuum of health care for each student.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program.
NYS RN License Required
NYS RN Registration Certificate Required
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number required
Current BCLS certification
New York State Registered Professional Nurse License
One year of nursing experience
Two years experience working with children; Plus experience working with multiple handicapped and/or medically involved children
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center, which includes a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary
Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area
Will be subject to frequent interruptions
May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred
Pediatric Nurse Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
Perform nursing assessments and provide treatments and nursing care as required
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
Respond to and participate in resolving emergency medical situations
Attend daily clinical status meeting as required
Attend school trips as required
Complete daily rounds of each classroom and record and report information as needed
Administer medication as ordered
Evaluate and maintain emergency equipment
Participate in care planning conferences as needed
Prepare and conduct staff development on topics related to nursing care
Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration