School Nurse (RN) - All Boroughs Available!

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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