What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Astor Services?
Description:
The School nurse will work closely with the Principal and is an integral person in supporting the physical, mental, emotional and social climate for all students.
Responsibilities:
- The School Nurse will handle student Health Services by providing professional nursing services in accordance with the NYS (New York State) Licensing Board and the NYS Nurse Practice Act.
- The nurse will act as advocate, liaison, and consultant on health-related issues for students.
- Administer first aid, emergency care and preventive care to students and staff.
- Dispense medications, as necessary.
- Maintain current pertinent health data for each student including NY State mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.
- Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed and record, compile and report data as required by NYSED and NYS Department of Health.
- Find and assess student health needs, implementing services and evaluating plans of care to boost student learning and achieve optimum safety.
- Act as liaison between home, school, and community providers for medical issues, discussing with administration when proper. Parent and district outreach.
- Find and report building safety or environmental issues which may affect student or staff health to Principal. Promote an environment that is positive, student-centered, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Participate on appropriate school committee meetings including intake and drill safety.
Must be a Registered Nurse.
Experience with the population served preferred.
