What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Nurse (RN) position at Wildwood Programs?
Description
Summer Program School Nurse (RN)
Start Date: 7/3/25
Pay rate: $37.00/hr
Requirements
Education/Experience:
Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, day services, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for caring, compassionate and engaging School Nurse to interact with our students in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, patience, empathy and a positive attitude while possessing a strong desire to help others. Problem solving skills and commitment to the team is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)
Other Requirements
Summer Program School Nurse (RN)
Start Date: 7/3/25
Pay rate: $37.00/hr
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Associate's degree in Applied Science in Nursing (A. A.) or equivalent from a regionally accredited two-year college or nursing school.
- Experience at a school, working with children and/or experience working with populations with disabilities strongly preferred
- NYS License as a Registered Professional Nurse
Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, day services, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for caring, compassionate and engaging School Nurse to interact with our students in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, patience, empathy and a positive attitude while possessing a strong desire to help others. Problem solving skills and commitment to the team is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)
- Plans school health program, in cooperation with senior nurse and school administrative personnel.
- Facilitates learning through the promotion of wellness.
- Participates in health assessments and reviews findings to evaluate health status of students and progress of program.
- Notifies families when students need physical examinations and assists in locating health resources
- May instruct classes in subjects such as childcare and first aid and implements nursing policies to meet emergencies.
- Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of special education school children.
- Administers first aid, and maintains health records of students.
- Counsels students in good health habits.
- Assists in ordering first aid equipment and supplies.
- Assists in reviewing nursing policies and procedures with the Nurse Supervisor.
- Gathers medical information from health professionals treating students.
- Serves as a medical resource for students, staff and families.
- Compiles cumulative health records on students.
- Writes individualized Health Care Plans for students
Other Requirements
- A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes de-escalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.
Salary : $37
