Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY
•$33 - $39
About The Position
Brightway Living & Learning, a nonprofit human-services provider on Long Island, is hiring a per-diem Substitute School Nurse. The nurse supports students in Brightway’s educational programs by tracking attendance and health records, administering medications, treating illness and injuries, and responding to medical emergencies. The role also includes supporting staff health and safety, maintaining supplies, and performing other assigned duties. Candidates should be a New York State-licensed Registered Nurse and have relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed in New York State.
- Relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to modify the area to secure the safety of children.
- Ability to move or transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place the child on a changing table.
- Ability to move quickly after a child for up to 200 feet to prevent elopement.
- Ability to position oneself or maneuver around a classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environments.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect and respond to fire alarms.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs using a railing.
Responsibilities
- Record daily attendance for enrolled students.
- Treat students for illness and injuries, document treatment, and notify parents.
- Administer medications daily and maintain current medication records.
- Maintain student records, including physical examination and immunization information.
- Administer Mantoux tests to staff and new employees as needed and maintain records.
- Provide staff in-service training as needed on topics such as OSHA, universal precautions, and safety.
- Provide care to staff in case of injury, complete incident reports according to Brightway regulations, and maintain monthly tracking.
- Handle medical emergencies within the building.
- Order supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
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