Staff Nurse (D75) - 23001

About the Role

The Staff Nurse (D75) provides professional nursing services to public school students with disabilities. This role involves direct nursing care and related tasks to support student health and functional ability in both classroom and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individual treatment programs for students in need of health services.
• Develops and presents health care lessons and coordinates school-based health activities for special education students.
• Reviews medical and health records of students receiving services for data completion.
• Provides direct health care and emergency first-aid to special education students.
• Participates in multidisciplinary and parent conferences to discuss student progress and offers health program recommendations.
• Instructs and consults with teaching and supervisory staff on health services matters.
• Serves as a preceptor for nursing students in accredited programs at local colleges and universities.
• Contacts primary care facilities to ensure continuity of service for students in school and home settings.
• Maintains computerized and manual records, including attendance information.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies, equipment, and statistical reports.

Requirements

• Current New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Qualifications

• Prior nursing experience in a school or public service setting (preferred).
• Effective communication skills for working with parents and guardians.
• Knowledge of health care agencies and services in the New York metropolitan area.
• Strong organization and records management skills.

Pay

$78,364 (Internal candidates who currently hold comparable or less senior positions will not earn less than their current salary.)

New York City residency is not required.