School Nurse (RN) – Full-Time The Gillen Brewer School is a private, special education school on the Upper East Side dedicated to the education of children with challenging, and often multiple disabilities, including language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities. We are accepting resumes for a full-time School Nurse (RN) to start immediately. All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters. Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program.
Summary The School Nurse (RN) is a critical part of the health and safety of the Gillen Brewer Community. The School Nurse reports to the Supervising School Nurse who reports to the Assistant Head of School. The School Nurse helps to ensure the optimum health and safety of students by monitoring health and illness in the community, performing nursing assessment and care, and performing health education for the school community. Gillen Brewer expects School Nurses to conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attire, attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents. School Nurses are expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook, located on the school’s shared Google Drive. As part of the school community, School Nurses are encouraged to participate in school community events, join committees, and create a positive working environment for children, families, and colleagues. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Development The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences, college courses, and various workshops. Staff is required to attend all staff development workshops, staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar. Supervision & Support The Supervising School Nurse will oversee and assess the School Nurse through daily observation, ensuring that there is an appropriate level of education and understanding of all relevant medical knowledge. The Assistant Head of School will oversee and analyze the nursing department through observation cycles, team meetings, and conversations with staff. Staff development and support through modeling and coaching will be provided; this will include in-house and outside professional opportunities. Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Supervising School Nurse, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations, discussions, and products.
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Professional Requirements
Physical Requirements Employees must have the physical capacity to navigate the classroom and school environments in order to effectively meet the needs of our students. Such physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, standing, sitting, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling, stooping, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork. Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats. Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English. Other Requirements You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances, including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks. To Apply All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters. Please submit materials directly via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com. Please include your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Sonya Nichols – School Nurse (RN)). No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. |
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