Job Information
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. School Nurse RN in Hawthorne, New York
School Nurse RN JobID: 236
Position Type:
School Program
Date Posted:
12/13/2022
Location:
Westchester School Age
IMMEDIATE NEED FOR A Registered Nurse (RN) AT OUR WESTCHESTER SCHOOL AGE/ PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!
$750– on completion of 3 months of employment
$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment
Organization 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.
Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
Vision: 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.
Qualifications for Registered Nurse (RN):
Certification by the Department of Education, State of New York as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge and experience in the field of developmental disabilities as School Nurse.
Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we service, their families and school personnel.
Ability to relate to others, especially children, is essential.
Good communication skills (e.g. verbal, written and telephone)
Computer skills : ( Excel, Medical reporting database, NYSED databases etc.)
General Responsibilities (Registered School Nurse)
Registered School Nurse (RN) will ensure retention, review and maintain student health records and Immunization records.
Registered 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.
The Registered School Nurse ensures all required medical and health related documentation is complete, current and maintained in a chart/file established for each student.
Registered nurse will maintain and update immunization database and submit to NYSED annually.
Physically assess students to recognize normal and abnormal variations.
Participate in team conferences and individual program planning for each student.
The 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).
The Registered School Nurse (RN) recognizes and understands how cultural life style, family dynamics, and economic, ethnic and environmental factors affect health.
The Registered School Nurse understands the nutritional needs of students.
RN provides first aid to students as needed.
The 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.
The Registered School Nurse (RN) participates in counseling, training, in servicing and teaching of educational staff to ensure staff is adequately informed.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVESLIFE INSURANCE/AD&D403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.
EOE
Required education: Bachelor's
Required experience (if applicable): 2 years RN experience and experience with children with Autism/PDD and other developmental disabilities.
Required license or certification (if applicable): Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Autism/PDD: 2 years (Required)
RN: 2 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License:
- Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
Job Type:Full-time
Salary:$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Standard shift:Day shiftWeekly schedule:Monday to Friday
Experience:RN: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:One location