Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem

Developmental Disabilities Institute•Smithtown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem Pay Range: $32.73 - $39.28 / hour About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org. Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Requirements

Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State
Relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Daily attendance to students enrolled
Treatment of all children for illness and injuries-treat, record and notify parents
Administer medications daily, record and maintain up to date records.
Maintain up to date student’s records on all students ie: physicals and immunizations
Administer mantoux’s as needed to all staff and new employees and maintain records
Staff in services as needed (OSHA, Universal precautions, safety etc)
Administer care to staff in case of injury and complete incident reports as per Brightway regulations and maintain monthly tracking
Handle all medical emergencies within building
Order supplies
Other duties as assigned