School Nurse
15 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Current NYS Practical Nurse License, CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
- Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing (prior experience in school nursing preferred).
- Ability to assess the health needs of students and staff; and
- Must possess strong communication and organizational skills and be respectful of the confidentiality of others.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Registered School Nurse in physical, visual, and auditory screening examination of students and employees.
- Assists in administering first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
- Prepares and maintains health records and reports.
- Arranges for transportation of sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, etc.
- Carries out routine therapeutic treatments such as preparing and applying dressings and administering certain medication upon specific instructions and/or supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Maintains health office in an orderly manner and cares for the equipment used.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.