School Nurse

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our educational team. The School Nurse plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring a safe and healthy school environment. This position involves providing medical care, conducting health assessments, and collaborating with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals to address students' health needs.

Duties

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;
• Assists at school immunization clinics;
• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency;
• Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions;
• Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
• Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease;
• Prepares records and reports as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such a department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
• Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply

Note: Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by Washington County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Washington County to obtain a permanent appointment

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of students by ensuring their health needs are met in a supportive educational environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,162.00 - $42,982.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License - please provide number (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saratoga Springs, NY 12866: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,162 - $42,982