School Registered Nurse (RN)

Mary Cariola Center • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mary Cariola Center is seeking a School Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. This position follows a school calendar, including summer school, and offers 14-16 paid holidays per year, with no weekend work required. The role involves maintaining student health records, conducting physical examinations, administering medications, and ensuring health and safety standards are met within the educational program. The nurse will also provide health and safety training to staff and manage medical emergencies. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 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
• 14-16 paid holidays a year
• Do not have to work weekends

What This Job Offers

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