An education network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their preschools as a School Nurse. In this role, the School Nurse will be responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8am to 3pm
• Patient Demographic: IDD population, Pediatrics
• Patient Volume: 4 to 5 students

Responsibilities:

• Arrange medical services for persons served and issues medical referrals, as needed
• Provide follow-up on medical recommendations and prescriptions for persons served
• Conduct training for staff in personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of persons served
• Handle control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment
• Monitor required staff health records in accordance with regulatory agency requirements
• Provide immediate first aid and referral to outside emergency services or Private Physician
• Prepare and maintain medical documentation on each person served as needed
• Administer medications; supervise storage of medications
• Perform other related duties as requested

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Nursing experience in the delivery of Community-based health Services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience in a School experience
• G-TUBE experience