Job Description

Job Description

An education network in New York City is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their school-based settings as School Nurse on a Per Diem basis.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Per Diem
• Schedule: Flexible
• Hours: Vary
• Grade Levels: Kindergarten - High school Aged Students
• Training will be provided before any placement in a school setting
• Flexibility to create own schedule on a weekly basis

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and first aid to students and staff as needed
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor their effects
• Maintain and review student health and immunization records in compliance with NYC DOE and Department of Health regulations
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to support students' health needs
• Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, temperature, etc.) and monitor for communicable illnesses
• Support students with feeding or other medical accommodations as outlined in their care plans
• Educate students and staff on health and wellness topics, including hygiene and disease prevention
• Manage care and follow-up for students exhibiting communicable illness symptoms, following all DOE health protocols
• Document all nursing services and maintain accurate, confidential health records
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the school administration or nursing supervisor

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Nurisng experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Previous experience in a School and/or related setting
• Experience working with the Pediatric population

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