REGISTERED NURSE - Per Diem, EARLY EDUCATION

Brief Description

A registered nurse assesses the nursing care required for children admitted into the education program and provides care as needed. The nurse also maintains and supports compliance issues for outside regulatory agencies, including the Bureau of Day Care and State Education Department. They serve as a liaison between the school and the families and healthcare providers of the children.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Participates in the Intake and Admission process of the children.
• Reviews physical assessment of each child to ensure that physicals are compliant.
• Provides direct patient care and administers medications in accordance with the physician’s orders and updates orders per policy and regulation.
• Implements and monitors a plan of care based on physician’s orders.
• Maintains the materials of the nursing office including biomedical equipment and medical supplies.
• Maintains and updates the immunization records of the children.
• Acts as a liaison with community physicians and clinics regarding the child's care and services.
• Obtains physician's orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains and revises Nursing policies and procedures.
• Serves as the resource person to the staff with regard to health and medical conditions of each child, and helps to interpret how this will affect learning.
• Communicates all pertinent patient care, safety, infection and quality control, medication regimen, and other medical information with the Director.
• Completes all patient care and medication regimen documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Functions as medical resources in case of emergency.
• Supports the staff of the Early Education program as needed.

Requirements

• Formal education required: Registered Nurse, licensed by New York State.
• Previous Experience Required: A minimum of three years of recent experience in a school setting with special needs children.

Summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community. St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.