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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such a pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. This position differs from the certified position of School Nurse Teacher in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants. Does related work as required. Hours: 7:45 am to 3:15 pm
Job Responsibility:
Assists the School Physician with visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees
Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees and may provide one-on-one student nursing care
Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities
Assists at school immunization clinics
Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor or dentist office in cases of emergency
Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions
Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment
Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease
Prepares records and reports as required.
Requirements:
Possession of a current New York State professional nurse's registration which must be maintained throughout employment.