NURSE SUPERVISOR

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE (up to $10,000)

Salary Range: $66,500-$76,500 per year

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

This is a school position at our Elmwood Ave campus; Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm; follows school calendar

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
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse (current RN license required)
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• 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

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)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.

Salary : $66,500 - $76,500