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Location and Job Title:

School Nurse
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040

Principal Responsibilities:

The primary role of the School Nurse is to manage the health of students and as required staff and visitors. The School Nurse is responsible for maintaining programs which protect and maintain the health and safety of the school community within the framework of the school's philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct daily health screenings
• Keep logs of screenings, nurse visits, incidents and accidents
• Isolate sick children and contact families
• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Keep track of students' vaccination records
• Update students' medical history
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff
• Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full-time position
• Monday - Friday
• Usual hours: 8:00AM-6:00PM

SALARY

• Starting at $58,500

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCES

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass the background check, medical form and fingerprinting through the Departments of Health and Education

Salary:

55,000 - 65,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the "Y") is a not-for-profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational and social services programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From topnotch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there's always something for everyone at the Y!