SCHOOL NURSE Job at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley, Lake Katrine, NY

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  • Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
  • Lake Katrine, NY

Job Description

SCHOOL NURSE - follow school calendar - NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS!!!

QUALIFICATIONS:

RN License, NYS Certification.
One year nursing experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor the health needs of the students/consumers in the Education and Day Hab programs.
Administer PPDs to staff and individuals as requested.
Accompany students/consumers to hospitals for emergency medical treatment. Assist Day Hab individuals in arranging any necessary medical appointments. Ensure proper medical follow-up.
Provide care for minor illnesses, emergencies, or injuries of students/individuals receiving services.
Administer medications, and supervise and train staff in the proper techniques of handling medications.
Appropriately track and document disbursement, use and disposal of medications according to Agency policies and regulations. Track medications used to ensure their availability in a timely manner.
Keep all medical and nursing records current, including daily, monthly and quarterly reporting, as required.
Develop procedures on maintaining records for all required documentation.
Participate in the planning of individual medical programs for each student/consumer as needed. Maintain nursing care and health care plans as required.
Provide training for students/individuals in the habits of personal hygiene, family life, sex education, and other areas as needed.
Control of communicable diseases and infections by identification and assessment, implementation of appropriate protective and preventative measures, and required reporting.
Develop and provide in-service training to staff members which will include, but not be limited to: first aid, administration of medication techniques, detection of signs of illness, basic health skill needs, safety and sanitation, and self-care. Provide staff training in Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens (and other topics as directed) for: network orientation, annual staff training, department meetings and other meetings as required.
Check student/individual equipment and medical supplies for necessary repairs, availability and cleanliness.
Ensure that First Aid kit in the Nurse’s Office is available and adequately stocked at all times.
Implement and ensure adherence to all Agency and Education/Day Hab Program policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to all applicable local, state and federal health care regulations pertaining to the Education and Day Hab programs.
Serve as liaison to ensure coordination with service providers, e.g. pharmacy, dietetic consultant, orthopedist, neurologists, physicians, etc.
Responsible for the safety of the staff and students/persons served.
Perform any other related duties as directed by the Coordinator of Medical Services or designee.

Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Loan forgiveness
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Physical Setting:
* School
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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