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West Irondequoit CSD

Nurse (RN) - Contract Substitute - School Year

West Irondequoit CSD, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600


Nurse (RN) - Contract Substitute - 2024-2025 School Year JobID: 1320

Position Type:

Nursing/ School Nurse

Date Posted:

6/21/2024

Location:

District wide

Date Available:

Continuous Hire

Closing Date:

Continuous Hire

Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract (Guaranteed 4-5 days/week) – District Wide 2024-2025 School Year

Compensation: $26.00 an hour

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Current Registered Nursing (RN) License to practice in New York State

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Experience in pediatrics and/or public health

School nursing or acute care setting experience preferred

Knowledge of diabetes treatment, insulin pumps and pens

Seizure management

Good communication skills

Ability to perform skilled nursing skills, including catheterizations, gastronomy care, tube feedings, insulin administration, and nebulizer treatments

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Substitute School Nurses provide health services for students and staff and may be required to consult on immediate health-related issues for students, staff, and families, including providing appropriate documentation and reporting back to the School Nurse, Building Principal, and/or Nurse Coordinator.

Substitute School Nurse responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

Administration of medication and treatments

Providing care for illnesses and accidents

Following Individualized Health Plans and emergency care plans

Providing appropriate documentation of encounters.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Substitute School Nurses are expected to coordinate with Building Administration and the Nurse Coordinator to communicate and collaborate with students, school staff, parents, and community-based providers, as appropriate.

Protect and maintain student’s health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS licensing.

Provides first aid and emergency treatment of injuries to students and school personnel.

Dispenses medication as ordered by physician and requested by parent/guardian in accordance with NYS Administration of Medication in the school setting.

Documenting health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, including reporting back to the School Nurse, Building Principal, and Nurse Coordinator, as appropriate.

Completing student and staff insurance/accident reports.