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Posted: 27-Apr-22
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
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Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Lower School Nurse. The School Nurse manages the health office to ensure optimum health and safety of students and staff. They will provide immediate medical care and accurate management of medication and information to maximize health and wellness in the school community. In addition, this role provides wellness support through individual education and resource development for students, employees, and parents. This position will begin July 1, 2022.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide both emergency and preventative nursing care for all persons at the Park Slope campus, including necessary follow-up arrangements and health screenings. Maintain first aid equipment to be used in the building and on field trips
- Maintain school health policies to protect the health of students and staff in accordance with the guidelines of the NYC and NYS Dept. of Health such as vaccination records and yearly physical exam forms
- Follow procedures for storing and administering both prescription and over the counter medications for students and staff, including emergency medications such as Epipens
- Maintain accurate student health records in a confidential manner in order to provide health reports and statistical analysis, and for monitoring students with health conditions/concerns. Complete confidential employee health and injury records/incident reports
- Provide necessary direction to administrators in the event of a health crisis to ensure the situation is managed in a manner that will minimize anxiety and optimize the health, safety and well-being of the Poly Prep community
- Knowledge and management of chronic health conditions of students including asthma, diabetes and severe allergies
- Other duties as assigned
Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and--above all--character.”
We offer a supportive environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pre-tax commuter benefit, and free lunch).
How to Apply: Interested applicants should go to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=77fb72f9-1514-4f33-b164-2affd41296f6&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US to submit their resume, cover letter, and specific evidence of qualifications to Sara Siller, Managing Nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Valid Registered Professional Nurse license in the state of New York
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in schools or as a pediatric Emergency Department nurse
Specific Skills:
- High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to students from Nursery through Grade 4 and their families
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and crisis management skills. Ability to multitask and remain calm in high pressure situations
- Excellent assessment skills with the ability to intervene appropriately to continually meet the needs of students and staff
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agencies and other community resources
Requirement:
All employees must be fully vaccinated and show proof of their full COVID 19 vaccination and booster (if eligible).