School Nurse - Baird School

Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide school nursing services to students and help maintain a healthy and supportive learning environment. This role involves supporting the health and safety of students during the school day, managing health-related incidents, and maintaining up-to-date health records. This position requires someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, and a passion for supporting student health and well-being.

The Baird School offers a unique educational environment, providing an alternative for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) whose needs cannot be met in a regular education setting. Students engage in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming to develop skills and strategies that will enable them to succeed in the least restrictive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the health needs of students, including administering medication, first aid, and emergency care as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records, including immunization tracking and health assessments, annual hearing/vision screenings.
• Communicate with parents, pediatricians, and school staff regarding student health issues and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal school health standards of practice and regulations.
• Promote overall health education and whole school, whole community and whole child initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an RN program
• One to two years of experience
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• Fingerprints: School

Structure

• Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely during school breaks.

Pay

Salary starting at $68,352.36 AFSCME Union (dues will apply)

Schedule

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees
• Comprehensive CBA Blue Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare
• Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Voluntary benefits from local/intern