Staff Nurse (D75) - 23001

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse (D75) position encompasses the performance of professional nursing services provided to public school students with disabilities by professional nursing staff. All incumbents provide direct nursing care and perform related work as necessary. Reports to: Supervisor of Nurses Direct Reports: N/A Key Relationships: Assists medical consultants while they are conducting physical examinations for special education students. Consults with parent/guardians regarding treatment goals and other recommendations to enhance the student’s functional ability within the classroom and home setting.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A current New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Prior nursing experience in a school or public service setting (preferred).
• Effective communication skills needed to work with parents and guardians.
• Knowledge of health care agencies and services provided in the New York metropolitan area.
• Good organization and records management skills.

Salary

$78,364 (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Application

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Note

The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DOE Non-Discrimination Policy The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy. REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.