SCHOOL REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
About The Position
Mary Cariola Center is hiring a School Registered Nurse (RN). The role provides nursing care and health oversight for students and staff in an educational program. The schedule follows the school calendar, including summer school, and includes 14–16 paid holidays per year. Weekends are not required. Pay is $33.66–$38.91 per hour, depending on experience and education. The position is sign-on bonus eligible. The nurse maintains student health records, assesses students’ health, administers medications, and oversees medical supplies and safety procedures. The role also includes emergency response, injury documentation, staff instruction, and lifting, moving, and positioning students. Mary Cariola Center states its commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion and to fostering an environment where everyone is welcome and differences are respected and valued.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- NYS Registered Nurse certification and maintenance of NYS RN licensure.
- 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.
- 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 and current school health information files for all students, including daily nursing or medical consultations.
- Physically examine students and determine their health status regularly and as necessary.
- Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) when requested or assigned.
- Administer medications as prescribed by students’ primary care physicians.
- Obtain and maintain accurate, 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 or incident form.
- Instruct staff in health and safety procedures and establish appropriate reviews.
- Carry out procedures established for medical emergencies, delegating 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 observations as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 14–16 paid holidays per year.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
