REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - SCHOOL

Order Type : Direct Hire

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - SCHOOL

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and current school health information files on all students, including all student allergies, notifying the corresponding Teacher

• Maintain log of any daily nursing or medical consultations

• Physically examine and determine health status for students daily, as necessary

• Assist Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) when requested or as assigned

• Administer medications as prescribed by the student's primary care physician

• Obtain and maintain accurate and current medication orders and parent permissions

• Maintain medicine cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies and equipment

• Provide appropriate and necessary nursing action at time of student injury and help determine communication to the family

• Record and process all student/staff injuries on the appropriate accident/incident form

• Instruct all staff in the Health and Safety Procedures and establish appropriate reviews

• Carry out all procedures established in case of medical emergency, delegating the LPN in crisis situations

• Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program

• Administer inoculations to staff and/or children as approved by the Medical Director

• Administer, interpret and document TB screenings on designated staff as assigned

• Carry out all nursing responsibilities, including the lifting, moving and positioning of students

• Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned

• All other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing

• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse

• At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Certifications and Trainings

• Must maintain NYS RN Licensure

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)

“Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”

Job Type: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $33.50