Number of Positions : 1
Salary: $38,321 - $52,530, commensurate with experience, additional degree and nursing stipends will apply
Location: F. Donald Myers Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; 8:00A - 2:30P
WSWHE BOCES is seeking a School Nurse(220 day) to join our team! The School Nurse is a key part of our school community, providing compassionate care and support to students and staff. This role goes beyond medical care, it’s about fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where students can thrive. If you’re a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys working with children and collaborating with educators, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll play a vital role in promoting wellness, managing health needs, and ensuring our school remains a safe place for learning.
Delivery of Health Services
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Protecting and maintaining students' health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing.
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Providing NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing, weight and scoliosis.
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Facilitating NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.
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Identifying and assessing students’ health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety.
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Participating as members of the school’s multidisciplinary team, interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health component of the IEP and/or 504 plan.
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Acting as liaison between home and school, and community providers for medical issues, including visiting students at home.
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Identifying and reporting school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator.
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Participating as members of the school’s Emergency Management, Health and Safety and Crisis Response Teams.
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Prepares and maintains health records for students, including reports as needed.
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Arranges for transportation of a sick or injured student or staff member to hospital, physician's office, or home, in cases of emergencies.
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Communicate concerns related to student and staff health and safety to appropriate staff and administration.
Information Management
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Documenting health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act.
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Maintaining current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records.
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Completing student and staff insurance/accident reports.
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Initiating and documenting health surveillance programs as needed and recording, compiling and reporting aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health.
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Preparing and monitoring the Health Office budget.
Health Education
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Promoting an environment that is positive, student-centered, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.
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Providing staff and community educational opportunities as needed.
Professional Development/Community Involvement
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Developing and pursuing individual professional growth plans which may include: in-service workshops, graduate courses, conferences and collegial learning.
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Participating in research and data collection involving School Nursing and Health Education.