Summary:

Monitor the health and safety of all children and provide medical intervention as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program, passing grade on National Council Licensure Examination and current New York State Registered Nurse License.  A minimum of two years’ experience with adolescents and/or children with developmental disabilities.

Supervisory Role:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities:

The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.

1. Maintain all health records of students.
2. Dispense medications and maintain records as needed.
3. Liaison to New York City health care initiatives-e.g., asthma initiative in the Bronx
4. Observe regularly the daily health and hygiene status of students and communicate with parents regarding health and hygiene issues.
5. Submit written reports of incidents or injuries daily and conduct quarterly review.
6. Monitor and maintain OSHA and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines in relation to health and safety and conduct in-service training for staff.
7. Annually reviews  Early Learning Center health and safety policies.
8. Perform other related duties as requested.

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Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:

1. All students and staff medicals and immunizations are up to date as per DOH regulations.
2. Medication is dispensed accurately and safely.
3. Participate in studies related to childhood diseases in the community.
4. Parents assisted with making medical appointments.
5. Incident reports are filed and submitted in a timely manner.  Quarterly reviews are conducted, minutes taken and completed as per regulations.
6. DOH and OSHA guidelines are maintained and staff are capable to perform CPR/First Aid in nurse’s absence.
7. Ensure that the ELC’s policies and procedures reflect current DOH and funder requirements.
8.  All other related tasks are completed on time and accurately.

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Work Environment:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in a school environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with peers and/or vendors. This position is active and requires movement in in the school environment. The employee must occasionally lift or move student weighing over 30 pounds.

Position Type:

This is a full – time position.