Licensed Professional Nurse - Full Time

This is a non-competitive Civil Service position.

About the role

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs nursing services in the examination of school children; performs related duties as required.

This is responsible work performed within the legal limits of the nursing profession.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of hearing and eye tests and daily check-up of students.
• Assists in rendering first aid to ill or injured students.
• Checks height and weight of students.
• May maintain student health records.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic practical nursing theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of common physical and mental illnesses and their obvious symptoms.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and charts.

Qualifications

Training and Experience: Successful completion of an acceptable program of practical nursing.

Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a current license, or the eligibility to be licensed, as a practical nurse by the State of New York.