Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School's Elementary School Campus is looking for a Substitute School Nurse to assist school nurses in administration of the health services program.  Provide students with health services. Incorporate students into health education program and teach preventive health practices.  

Must have fingerprint clearance through New York State Education Department.

Skills:

• Ability to evaluate students to identify health defects.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of implementing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties: Nursing Services

• Provide medical care, minor or emergency, to students and staff according to charter policy.
• Act as health mentor for students.
• Contact parents or guardian in cases of accident or illness.  Obtain outside medical care in emergency cases when parents or guardian cannot be reached.
• Implement plan to ensure student medications are administered properly.  Ensure plan is in compliance with charter policy and procedures.
• Issue health screening for staff and students as required by New York Department of Health, New York Education Agency and charter policy.  Make referrals as necessary.            
• Manage and assess immunization records.
• Ensure correct program administration by following program charter procedures.
• Gather, manage and file all reports and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, New York Department of Health rule that apply to charter schools, Commission’s Rules that apply to charter schools and local charter policy in health services area.
• Inform principal of potential health and safety hazards.
• Abide by all charter routines and regulations.