Our client, Kennedy Children’s Center, is seeking a School Nurse for their Bronx location (100% on-site, not remote). Kennedy Children's Center provides high quality education services to young children with developmental delays, in partnership with families and communities.

As School Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of nursing services as required by agency programs.

Interested? We would love to introduce you!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure that all immunizations and physical exams are up to date and serve as the liaison with parents with respect to the children’s needs as appropriate, including Health Care Plans.
• Respond to, provide follow up on, complete reports and maintain records on all medical incidents, emergencies and accidents.
• Administer, record, monitor and review all prescription and non-prescription medications and any information related to the child’s reactions to such medication. Handle prescription medication in accordance with Regulations and the Health Care Plans.
• Provide first aid as needed.
• Maintain first aid and medical supplies, and medical equipment in accordance with Agency policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation and education on health and hygiene issues of classes as well as individual children.
• Maintain daily medication records and statistics and ensure that all consents for medication are up to date.
• Monitor the school environment to ensure adequate infection control procedures.
• Provide on – call medical emergency coverage while children are in the day programs.
• Cooperate in the securing of the needed Occupational and Physical Therapy prescriptions.
• Perform other assigned duties as defined and directed by the Medical Consultant and/or Director of Health and Social Services. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

Registered nurse in the State of New York AND previous experience with pediatrics required. 

Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.