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Good knowledge of nursing theory, principles and procedures; good knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional and social health problems and issues of elementary and secondary school students; good knowledge of community health programs; good knowledge of records maintenance; good knowledge of health screening procedures; ability to supervise health aides; ability to provide first aid and emergency treatment; ability to handle confidential record and information; tact; good judgment; integrity; empathic and compassionate interactions with students, staff, and parents/guardians; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Reports To: Building Administrators and Director of Student Support and Administrative Services
Job Goal: Provide health-related services
Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)
- Maintains and updates cumulative health records for all students in the building including immunization data;
- Conducts scoliosis, hearing and vision screening and assists in physical examinations;
- Formulates and disseminates, as indicated and appropriate, of student Emergency Health Care Plans
- Takes charge of the District’s Concussion Protocol and procedures, acting as key person and liaison between the medical community and school staff involved in both Return to Learn and Return to Play.
- Provides relevant and targeted training, when warranted by specific student need, to any District staff member involved with that student, per parent request, and in consultation with building administration.
- Is aware of attendance data and participates in meetings involving students with recurring illness and other attendance problems;
- Evaluates school-related injuries and completes District insurance forms;
- Provides first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students, faculty, and visitors to the building
- Advises parents of poor attendance, tardiness, and the need for additional medication attention, if indicated;
- Dispenses medication as ordered by providers and requested by parent in accordance with New York State law;
- Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
- Acts as a liaison between, providers, faculty, student and parents/guardians when there is a health problem;
- Is attentive to suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect and works with building administration in the event that a related referral to Child Protective Services is indicated.
- Coordinates the work of the building health aides.
- Is a member of the Building Response Team and of other committees as assigned by building administration.
- Completes all accident reports, as necessary.
Other: Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal in accordance with Board of Education policy.
Terms of Employment: In accordance with the terms and conditions set by the Board of Education.
Job Qualifications
- Education: New York State RN license minimum.
- Length of Work Year: ten (10) months (conform to contract).
Position Start Date:09/19/2023
Application Deadline:09/18/2023
Civil Service Title: Registered Nurse
Job Number: 09132023 Nurse-Elem
