Lower School Nurse

TieTalent - Brooklyn, NY

Job Title: Lower School Nurse

Position: School Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Shift: Weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Brooklyn

State: NY

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provide emergency and preventative nursing care for all persons at the Park Slope campus, including necessary follow-up arrangements and health screenings.
Maintain first aid equipment to be used throughout the Park Slope campus and on field trips.
In coordination with the Dyker Heights nursing team, maintain school health policies to protect the health of students and staff in accordance with the guidelines of the NYC and NYS Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, including vaccination records and yearly physical exam forms.
Ensure compliance with all provisions of Article 43 for the school's early childhood program, including documentation of required training, physicals, and immunizations.
Follow procedures for storing and administering both prescription and over-the-counter medications for students and staff, including emergency medications such as EpiPens.
Maintain accurate student health records in a confidential manner to provide health reports and statistical analysis, and monitor students with health conditions/concerns.
Complete confidential employee health and injury records/incident reports.
Provide necessary direction to administrators in the event of a health crisis to ensure the situation is managed in a manner that will minimize anxiety and optimize the health, safety, and well-being of the Poly Prep community.
Stay abreast of best practices and medical developments to support the management of chronic health conditions of students, including asthma, diabetes, and severe allergies.
Ensure the Park Slope health office is properly staffed on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM from two weeks before the start of the academic year through the end of June.
Be present for all days of the Lower School June Camp.

Required Skills

Core Skills

High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to students from Nursery through Grade 4 and their families
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and crisis management skills
Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-pressure situations
Excellent assessment skills with the ability to intervene appropriately to continually meet the needs of students and staff
Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agencies, and other community resources

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in schools or as a pediatric Emergency Department nurse

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Valid Registered Professional Nurse license in the state of New York

License & Certification:

Not specified

Schedule:

Must be present for all days of the Lower School June Camp

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous match on 403(b) retirement plan
Long-term disability
Flexible spending account
Pre-tax commute benefit
Free lunch

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community.
The organization prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.