School Nurse Per Diem - ESCS - White Plains - Elizabeth Seton Children’s

           Purpose of Your Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to plan, implement and evaluate nursing service for students attending the John Coleman School.  This individual will work collaboratively with the Coordinator of School Nursing, Medical Health Care Consultant, classroom and related service staff social workers, administrators, families and community agencies to create a continuum of health care for each student.

           Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform nursing assessments and provide treatments and nursing care as required (administer medications, enteral feedings etc.) according to the Nurse Practices Act.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes.
• Respond to and participate in resolving emergency medical situations.
• Ensure that each student has required medical information prior to admission to school; an annual medical form on file; maintain immunization records and complete reports.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with parents, staff, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding health issues of students.
• Be able to perform duties in the absence of Nurse Supervisor.
• Order and maintain nursing and medical supplies.
• Complete daily rounds of each classroom and record and report information as needed.
• Evaluate and maintain emergency equipment.
• Prepare and conduct staff development trainings on topics related to medical/nursing care.
• Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other Elizabeth Seton Children’s School policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families.
• Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change and/or additions. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• New York State RN License Required.
• New York State RN Registration Certificate Required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Pediatric Nurse Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is preferred.

• One year of pediatric nursing experience
• Two years experience working with medically compromised special needs children preferred

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this school, which includes a medical and physical examination
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the student’s blood/body fluids
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of students, if necessary

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate:

$50.00/Hr.