School Nurse

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

SCHOOL REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include but shall not be limited to providing health services to students, monitoring students' medical conditions, communicating with parents/guardians, and collaborating with other BOCES nurses to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization during our Extended School Year Program. Responsibilities may also include but shall not be limited to performance of functions such as administration of daily medication and provision of routine medical procedures such as diabetic checks and blood sugar monitoring, tube feedings, suctions, seizure management, urinary catheterizations, and insertions of urinary catheters. The school nurse may be required to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and other licensed and unlicensed staff. It is desired that the individual have knowledge regarding provision of services to students with disabilities. CPR/AED certification is required. Concussion training is required. Certification as a CPR/AED trainer is preferred. Additional desirable characteristics include dependability, good organizational skills, and experience with computer software databases. Regarding physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, requirements include but are not limited to the abilities to regularly and repetitively stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb stairs, push and pull up to 40lbs. Regular attendance and dependability are required. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The assignment is subject to change. REQUIREMENTS: Civil Service – Non-competitive, Registered Nurse License Required, CPR/AED Certification Required, Concussion Training Required Anticipated Salary: Starting salary $37.66 per hour; commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package.

Attachments:

• Registered Professional Nurse (School).pdf