Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Mary Cariola Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role follows a school calendar and offers a sign-on bonus. The center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and current school health information files on all students.
• Physically examine and determine health status for students regularly and as necessary.
• Assist Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) when requested or as assigned.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the student's primary care physician.
• Obtain and maintain accurate and current medication orders and parent permissions.
• Maintain medicine cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Record and process all student/staff injuries on the appropriate accident/incident form.
• Instruct all staff in Health and Safety Procedures and establish appropriate reviews.
• Carry out all procedures established in case of medical emergency, delegating the LPN in crisis situations.
• Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program.
• Administer inoculations to staff and/or children as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administer, interpret, and document TB screenings on designated staff as assigned.
• Carry out all nursing responsibilities, including the lifting, moving, and positioning of students.
• Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Certifications and Trainings

• Must maintain NYS RN Licensure.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED).

Key skills/competency

• Registered Nurse
• Pediatric Nursing
• Medication Administration
• Health Records Management
• Patient Assessment
• Emergency Procedures
• Staff Training
• Health and Safety Standards
• NYS RN Licensure
• BLS Certification