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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES School Nurse (RN) in Williamsville, New York
School Nurse (RN)
The Arc Erie County New York
30 Wilson Rd
Williamsville , NY 14221
Classified - Position - Registered Professional Nurse (School Nurse) - non - competitive
Job Number 3300024622
Start Date
Open Date 04/29/2021
Closing Date
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for:
Excellent work life balance
Affordable healthcare benefits
On-demand pay
Weekends, Nights and Holidays OFF
Opportunities for advancement w/ a leading agency
Rewarding career path & growth
On the job training with experienced managers
Being a part of a great culture & great team
Helping others in need!
Fun working environment
If so, The Arc Erie County is currently seekingRegistered Nurses (RN)for our School Age program located in the Cheektowaga, NY area. WhyAchieve with The Arc Erie County? Becoming a School RN for us means:
Sharing your passion of helping others by making a difference in our peoples' lives
Providing quality care to students or adults w/ intellectual & developmental disabilities
Ensuring the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of nursing care are completed
Our Full Time positions are Monday - Friday w/no evenings, no weekends, and no holidays! Our salary range is $30-$35 per hour based off experience.
Interested candidates must be licensed and currently registered as an RN in New York State & possess one year experience working with developmentally disabled students/persons is preferred.
Full Job Description is listed below:
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Department:
Clinical Services
Job Grade:
5
Position Summary:
The RN is responsible for coordinating the health care needs of students/people we support, with family, staff, other care providers, as well as outside professionals. The RN will ensure the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of nursing care and routine health maintenance programs are completed. The RN is responsible for staff training in health and medical issues, and for providing a quality of care for the students/people we support.
Reporting Relationship:
The RN will directly report to a Nursing Supervisor within their division; Residential, Education, or Adult Services. In the absence of the Nursing Supervisor, they may report directly to the Associate Director of Nursing and/or the Director of Clinical Services.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Complies with all Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Part 624, Part 633, and/or State Education Department (SED) regulations and reports any violations, deficiencies or incidents to supervisor
Assess the health care needs of each student/person we support based on information available such as test results, laboratory data, observation and staff input
Develop an individualized plan of nursing services for each student/person who requires nursing care, including those who require medication administration for diagnosed medical conditions and update at least annually or whenever there is a significant change in the student/person's condition
Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with family, physicians, dentists, and other medical/health care agencies and professionals
Educates staff about the chronic conditions and related health care needs of the students/persons, as well as, health and safety skills related to seizures, blood borne pathogens, etc.
Provides initial and ongoing training to staff in all nursing procedures being delegated, including medication administration periodically reviewing that performance is consistent with standards of nursing care.
Complete certification/annual recertification (annual evaluation of performance) for all medication administration certified staff
Ensure that there is specific medication information available for every medication prescribed for each student/person
Maintains adequate first aid, medical supplies, and equipment to meet the needs of the students/persons
Completes Accident/Injury reports, and Allegations of Abuse according to regulation and agency policy
Maintains and protects confidential or other sensitive information such as Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as defined in the agency's information security policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Education Division Specific):
Provides professional nursing care to students with tracheostomies, gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes, children with colostomies, those who may require oxygen, and children who may require intermittent catheterization in the educational program
Identifies and assesses each student's health needs, implements services and evaluates plans of care which impact student learning, achievement and safety
Administers prescribed medications and treatments and assesses, interprets and documents student responses
Assists in providing New York State mandated and annual screening programs (Scoliosis screening, heights, weights, vision screening)
Provides in-service training to staff and/or family members when applicable
Administers emergency first aid, or assists students in obtaining treatment at a medical facility
Consults with staff concerning health supports services for students
Counsels student and families in maintaining good health through use of proper diet, routine medical care, screening and maintaining up to date immunizations
Performs necessary written work for assigned cases including maintenance of records and preparation of reports, writing and maintaining nursing care plans and writing alerts/objectives for the health component of a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Must be licensed and currently registered as an RN in New York State. Possess one year experience working with developmentally disabled students/persons is preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, sit, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, climb flight of stairs; Good physical strength and be able to lift/transfer a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted and is able to assist in two-three person lifts as necessary; Must be able to perform physical tasks outlined in the education program'sSafe Student Movementmanual and/or the agency'sSafe Person Movement Program; Must have the ability to see, hear, listen, speak clearly, good motor coordination: grip, strength, eye-hand coordination
- Mental Requirements:
The ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, write in clear, organized manner, show good judgment, independent action, prioritizing, following directions. Works independently, as well as cooperatively, with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic and meet job-related tasks accordingly
- Human Relations Skills:
The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, both oral and written, serve as an appropriate role model to co-workers and program participants. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to agency's policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Equipment Operation:
The ability to operate medical equipment such as nebulizers, suction devices and the like; ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, copier, fax machine, and laminator.
Agency Principles:
All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.
In the event of a weather, health or other emergency, staff may be REDEPLOYED as needed to provide necessary staffing coverage. This may include a redeployment/temporary reassignment to another physical location or line of business, i.e. Clinicians may be redeployed to temporarily work in an IRA, a school location or Day Hab site. This may be a remote or in person assignment and will be determined based on the needs of the individuals we serve.
This position isEXEMPTfrom the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.
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Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Permanent
Additional Job Information
No weekends!
Paid holidays!
Includes Health Insurance Benefits & 403b.
Join our caring team of Nurses.
Contact Person's Name Catherine Hart
Contact Person's Title Coordinator of Nursing Services
Contact Person's Email chart@arceriecounty.org
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