$68000–$72000 yearly
Full-time
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Immediate opening for full time, School Nurse at Therapy and Learning Center, Inc. Park Slope, Brooklyn - Perform duties of School Nurse in Special Education preschool for 3-5 year olds. Work with staff, parents, students, doctors, and outside school services as needed. The services provided by the School Nurse focus on the prevention of illness, injury, and the early detection of health problems. - Comply with all NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, and NYC Department of Education regulations as pertains to the students in our preschool. - Must possess excellent organization and assessment skills - Serve as a Health Coordinator for the school community - Must have New York State License as a Registered Nurse - Must have 2-5 years of pediatric experience, preschool experience is a plus - Must have current CPR certificate Appropriate recording of incidents, injuries, infections and all other correspondents of risk management
Monitor/Assess children with health issues, i.e., respiratory, seizures
Maintain daily log on the administration of medication to children
Maintain log on each incident, illness that occurs during the school day.
Facilitate New York State mandates immunization and communicable disease requirements
Maintain each child's parental/guardian, physician contact information
Notify parents of medical/incidents occurring during school hours
Contact parents when a child arrives at school with an injury
Maintain and update medical records for all children for timely adherence to the DOH regulations in regard to, but not limited to annual medical examinations, physical and occupational therapy prescriptions, blood workups, immunizations, etc
Inventory control of medical supplies, order and rotate supplies as needed
Ensure first aid kits are complete, kept in proper areas and taken of field trips
Post allergy and medical alerts that may apply in classrooms
Liaison to the DOH with respect to current/new regulations, medical suspensions and infectious disease control, Permit filing/renewal
Liaison to outside medical staff regarding children's health status, medical referrals and monitor follow up visits as needed
Facilitate and or participate in child health case conferences as needed
Collaborate with Education Director on child medical/physical developemnt
Comply with OSHA regulations/guidelines; provide leadership to educate staff members to see that all classrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, common work areas meet OSHA standards (cleanliness/safety), etc.)
Conduct yearly OSHA & PID training, and train new staff upon hire
Follow procedures as mandated reporter for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect
Participate as a member of the schools' multi-disciplinary team
Identify and report school safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator
Maintain current pertinent health data for each student periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records
Provide medical related duties as needed
Maintain child, staff, and family confidentiality
Maintain updated material safety data sheet
Document health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, and abide by RN Code of Ethics and TLC's policies and procedures
Perform other essential and satisfactory related duties as communicated by the Supervisor to meet ongoing or future needs of TLC
12 Months School Calendar - Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
School is easily accessible by public transportation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
