School Nurse

The School of The New York Times•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse is responsible for the care and supervision of all medical services. The care includes looking after ill or injured campers or staff, administering medication, communication with parents and counselors, and organization of medical information, medications and first-aid kits, as well as documenting all procedures in Student Information System.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of work in comparable positions.
Licenses as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in state of California preferred.
Experience working with children or youth.
21 years of age or older.
Ability to maintain and administer all medications.
Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure.
Good communication skills.
Must be CPR Certified.
Must be available to work for the entire duration of the program (June 8th - July 24th).
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must successfully complete all training.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or camp is particularly desirable.
Ability to speak another language a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in organization of health office.
Making sure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and maintained.
Maintain health forms.
Keep a daily log of office visits.
Administer over-the-counter drugs, when necessary.
Illness and injury management.
Communication with parents and counselors of illness and injury.
Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies.
Providing First Aid for: Cuts, scrapes and bruises, Bee stings, Dehydration and sunburn.