Summer School Nurse (RN)

Description

Summer Program School Nurse (RN)

Start Date: 7/3/25

Pay rate: $37.00/hr

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Applied Science in Nursing (A. A.) or equivalent from a regionally accredited two-year college or nursing school.
• Experience at a school, working with children and/or experience working with populations with disabilities strongly preferred
  
  

Certificates And Licenses

• NYS License as a Registered Professional Nurse
  
  

Who We Are

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, day services, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for caring, compassionate and engaging School Nurse to interact with our students in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, patience, empathy and a positive attitude while possessing a strong desire to help others. Problem solving skills and commitment to the team is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Plans school health program, in cooperation with senior nurse and school administrative personnel.
• Facilitates learning through the promotion of wellness.
• Participates in health assessments and reviews findings to evaluate health status of students and progress of program.
• Notifies families when students need physical examinations and assists in locating health resources
• May instruct classes in subjects such as childcare and first aid and implements nursing policies to meet emergencies.
• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of special education school children.
• Administers first aid, and maintains health records of students.
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Assists in ordering first aid equipment and supplies.
• Assists in reviewing nursing policies and procedures with the Nurse Supervisor.
• Gathers medical information from health professionals treating students.
• Serves as a medical resource for students, staff and families.
• Compiles cumulative health records on students.
• Writes individualized Health Care Plans for students
  
  

Qualifications

Other Requirements

• A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes de-escalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.