Registered Nurse - Childrens Services

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Job Title: Registered Nurse – Children’s Services

Location: CP Rochester - Rochester, NY

Annual Salary: $58,000 - $72,000 commensurate with experience

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the 6‑month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the one‑year anniversary of your employment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full‑time 37.5 hours a week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours (8am‑4pm). This position follows the school calendar and vacations are taken during paid school breaks
. Evening work may be required on rare occasions as job duties demand.

• Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• A minimum of one year working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must become certified to teach First Aid and CPR.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Oversees the health and safety needs of students in the preschool program and ensures all health requirements are addressed and adhered to at all times. Provides education and training to employees regarding the health needs of children in program.

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Reviews current health and immunization records of program participants for compliance with regulations of NYS Education Department, Department of Health and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Collect all necessary health documentation; immunizations, health assessments and any orders for specific health conditions for entry into Program and to care for that child’s needs.
• Instructs staff on infection control and other current health related issues, which affect services to program participants and their families.
• Promotes preventative and wellness health services to families of program participants and staff as appropriate.
• Participates in the reporting and filing of cases of suspected abuse or maltreatment to the NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Center.
• Create positive and cooperative relationships with families, employees and outside providers.
• Insures any equipment needed to provide for the child’s care is obtained in a timely manner.
• Prepare health care plans as per program regulations and present to the classroom Team.
• Attend classroom Team meetings at the beginning of school year and as needed to inform staff of specific diagnoses, treatments and care for their children.
• Provide nursing care and follow‑up for child illness and injuries, notifying parents and physicians where…