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.