School Nurse RN JobID: 236nnPosition Type:nnSchool ProgramnnDate Posted:nn12/13/2022nnLocation:nnWestchester School AgennIMMEDIATE NEED FOR A Registered Nurse (RN) AT OUR WESTCHESTER SCHOOL AGE/ PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSnnHawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!nn$750– on completion of 3 months of employmentnn$750 -on completion of 6 months of employmentnnOrganization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.nnMission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.nnVision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.nnQualifications for Registered Nurse (RN):nnCertification by the Department of Education, State of New York as a Registered Nurse.nnKnowledge and experience in the field of developmental disabilities as School Nurse.nnSensitivity to the needs of the individuals we service, their families and school personnel.nnAbility to relate to others, especially children, is essential.nnGood communication skills (e.g. verbal, written and telephone)nnComputer skills : ( Excel, Medical reporting database, NYSED databases etc.)nnGeneral Responsibilities (Registered School Nurse)nnRegistered School Nurse (RN) will ensure retention, review and maintain student health records and Immunization records.nnRegistered School Nurse ensures acquisition of physical examination by physician to achieve student compliance with the State Education Department regulations in the State of New York.nnThe Registered School Nurse ensures all required medical and health related documentation is complete, current and maintained in a chart/file established for each student.nnRegistered nurse will maintain and update immunization database and submit to NYSED annually.nnPhysically assess students to recognize normal and abnormal variations.nnParticipate in team conferences and individual program planning for each student.nnThe Registered School Nurse (RN) documents changes in medical status to ensure that it is complete and comprehensive. (e.g. illness, seizure activity or any other changes in health status that require medical assessment and maintain up to date information pertaining to medication, food and seasonal allergies).nnThe Registered School Nurse (RN) recognizes and understands how cultural life style, family dynamics, and economic, ethnic and environmental factors affect health.nnThe Registered School Nurse understands the nutritional needs of students.nnRN provides first aid to students as needed.nnThe Registered School Nurse participates in counseling and teaching students, their families, and educational staff on topics such as personal hygiene, family life, dental care, sex education and safety education.nnThe Registered School Nurse (RN) participates in counseling, training, in servicing and teaching of educational staff to ensure staff is adequately informed.nnMEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVES LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D 403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.nnEOEnnRequired education: Bachelor'snnRequired experience (if applicable): 2 years RN experience and experience with children with Autism/PDD and other developmental disabilities.nnRequired license or certification (if applicable): Registered Nurse (RN)nnJob Type: Full-timennExperience:nnAutism/PDD: 2 years (Required)nnRN: 2 years (Required)nnEducation:nnBachelor's (Required)nnLicense:nnRegistered Nurse (RN) (Required)nnJob Type:Full-timennSalary:$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearnnBenefits:nn401(k)nnDental insurancennDisability insurancennEmployee assistance programnnEmployee discountnnFlexible spending accountnnHealth insurancennLife insurancennPaid sick timennPaid time offnnVision insurancennStandard shift:Day shiftWeekly schedule:Monday to FridaynnExperience:RN: 2 years (Preferred)nnWork Location:One location