School Nurse

Number of Positions : 2

Salary : $31,876 - $43.696, commensurate with experience, additional degree and nursing stipends will apply

Location : F. Donald Myers Center, Saratoga ; Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours : Monday - Friday ; 8 : 00A - 2 : 30P

WSWHE BOCES is seeking a School Nurse to join our team! The School Nurse is a key part of our school community, providing compassionate care and support to students and staff. This role goes beyond medical care-it's about fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where students can thrive. If you're a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys working with children and collaborating with educators, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll play a vital role in promoting wellness, managing health needs, and ensuring our school remains a safe place for learning.The school nurse performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school heath records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;
• Assists at school immunization clinics;
• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency;
• Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions;
• Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
• Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease;
• Prepares records and reports as required.

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