School Registered Nurse (RN)

Mary Cariola Center • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The School Registered Nurse maintains student health information and supports students’ health and safety needs in an educational program. The nurse examines students, administers prescribed medications and approved inoculations, maintains medication supplies and orders, responds to medical emergencies, and carries out nursing responsibilities including lifting, moving, and positioning students. The role also supports and instructs staff on health and safety procedures, assists the LPN as requested or assigned, processes injury reports, and provides on-site observations for nursing students or others as assigned.

The schedule follows the school calendar, including summer school, with 14–16 paid holidays per year. Weekends are not required. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The stated pay range is $33.66–$38.91 per hour, with pay within the range based on experience and education.

Mary Cariola Center describes its commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion as an effort to foster a welcoming environment where everyone belongs and differences are respected and valued.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• New York State certification as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain New York State RN licensure.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (CPR and AED).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, current school health information files for all students, including records of daily nursing or medical consultations.
• Regularly and as needed, physically examine students and determine their health status.
• Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) when requested or assigned.
• Administer medications prescribed by students’ primary care physicians.
• Obtain and maintain current medication orders and parent permissions.
• Maintain the medicine cabinet with medically approved medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Record and process student and staff injuries using the appropriate accident/incident form.
• Instruct staff in health and safety procedures and establish appropriate reviews.
• Carry out established medical-emergency procedures and delegate the LPN in crisis situations.
• Monitor general health and safety standards within the educational program.
• Administer inoculations to staff and/or children as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administer, interpret, and document TB screenings for designated staff as assigned.
• Carry out nursing responsibilities, including lifting, moving, and positioning students.
• Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited nursing school or other observers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 14–16 paid holidays per year.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree