Nurse Supervisor - Rochester, NY

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nursing team, filling in for the Nurse Manager when needed
• Provide daily clinical guidance and support to the nursing team and school
• Provide regular and consistent staff supervision, including completing required observations and evaluations
• Approve time reporting for nursing staff including time off requests
• ​Make necessary caseload assignments to department staff, ensuring that all children are receiving the necessary nursing service
• Determine daily staffing patterns to ensure safe staffing is in place in all office locations
• Ensure consistency and continuity of care
• Provide NYS mandated programs and annual screening (including height, weight and BMI measurements) to all students
• Facilitate NYS mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements
• Document all health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, maintaining all current pertinent health data for each student
• Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed, recording and compiling aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health
• Compile all accident/incident information for presentation at monthly School Safety Committee meetings, completing reports as necessary
• Provide professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Practice Standards, the NYS Education Department and professional licensing requirements
• Identify and assess students’ health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety
• Act as liaison between home, school and community providers for medical issues; including visiting students at home as directed
• Administer vaccinations to staff and students as needed
• Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program
• Stay informed of student population issues and concerns
• Ensure school health information files for all students are maintained, accurate and current (including IEPs, RS logs, MARs and Medicaid reimbursement)
• Support the coordination, delivery, development and implementation of the School Health program
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with school staff and administration, parents, students, medical providers and community resources
• Identify and report school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health
• Assume a charge role and carry out all procedures established in case of student or staff health emergency
• Participate as a member of the school’s multi-disciplinary team, interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health and safety components of the IEP
• Provide staff and community educational opportunities as needed
• Develop and pursue individual professional growth opportunities (may include in-service workshops, graduate courses, conferences, etc.)
• Collaborate with community partners in delivery of Health Education or services as needed
• Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned
• Carry out all nursing responsibilities, including the lifting, moving and positioning of students
• Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned

Certifications and Trainings

• Must maintain NYS RN Licensure
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
• Registered Professional Nurse (NYS Abuse Course and Infectious Disease Certification)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,500.00 - $76,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,500 - $76,500