School Nurse Rhinebeck, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6339+Mill+Street+Rhinebeck+NY+USA+12572) Job Type Full-time Description The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is a therapeutic school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children. The School nurse will work closely with the Principal and is an integral person in supporting the physical, mental, emotional and social climate for all students. The School Nurse will follow the school calendar which includes 6 weeks of paid time off and paid holidays. Responsibilities: + The School Nurse will handle student Health Services by providing professional nursing services in accordance with the NYS (New York State) Licensing Board and the NYS Nurse Practice Act. + The nurse will act as advocate, liaison, and consultant on health-related issues for students. + Administer first aid, emergency care and preventive care to students and staff. + Dispense medications, as necessary. + Maintain current pertinent health data for each student including NY State mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements. + Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed and record, compile and report data as required by NYSED and NYS Department of Health. + Find and assess student health needs, implementing services and evaluating plans of care to boost student learning and achieve optimum safety. + Act as liaison between home, school, and community providers for medical issues, discussing with administration when proper. Parent and district outreach. + Find and report building safety or environmental issues which may affect student or staff health to Principal. Promote an environment that is positive, student-centered, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Participate on appropriate school committee meetings including intake and drill safety. Benefits for Full Time employees following the School Calendar: · Enjoy time off per the School Calendar; · Sick time is provided; · Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance; · Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. Requirements Must be a Registered Nurse. Experience with the population served preferred. Salary Description $68,759-$68,759/year