School Nurse

We are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals for an exciting career as a School Nurse!

Salary Range: $50,000-80,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

Our Nurse is part of our administration team in our preschool program. The school nurse works with all clients- children, staff and families to ensure we have a safe and healthy environment to learn and grow.

Our Nurse oversees the wellness of students which includes distribution of medications, health screenings, staff medical in-services, maintaining student files with updated physicals, immunizations, and intake paperwork.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist with providing direction and oversight for the medical component of the students served consistent with state regulation.

Help coordinate and/or deliver all nursing care procedures and related health care activities for assigned program.

Maintain proper documentation for administering medication, treatment and assessment, heath plans for children and provide required reports as needed.

Maintain ongoing, cooperative communication and collaboration.

Implement quality assurance and oversight of medication administering and nursing activities.

Maintain ample medical and first aid supplies, adequate medications which are accurately labeled and securely stored, and a locked, safe and orderly medication area.

Triage when necessary and, as needed, respond with emergency medical care until appropriate EMS personnel arrive. Prepare incident reports and inform all appropriate parties as required.

Obtain needed medical records and treatment as assigned.

Help train and supervise staff in relation to health safety and personal care to be provided to students.

Participate in staff meetings.

Ensure and maintain the cleanliness and safety of program areas and follow safety and infection control policies at all times.

Maintain current state nursing license and required program certifications.

Provide on-call emergency coverage as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

License Practical Nurse with current NYS LPN license or New York RN license

BSN with 1 year experience with children preferred

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