Town of Islip, New York, United States · On-site
$77k–$80k/yr
Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…
Skills: Pediatric Nursing, School Nursing, Health Assessments, Case Review, Medication Management
Town of Islip, New York, United States · On-site
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Town of Islip, New York, United States • On-site
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The School Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of approximately 60 special education preschoolers, conducting health assessments and managing medical documentation. They collaborate with staff and families to implement individualized health plans and provide care for children with fragile health.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a New York State RN registration certificate. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric or school setting is required.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind is thrilled to announce we will be expanding our Children's Learning Center to two brand-new Long Island locations in Nassau and Suffolk County! These state-of-the-art facilities will serve preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. This expansion reflects HKSB’s commitment to ensuring that Long Island families have access to the same high-quality early education and support services that have transformed lives at the CLC in Brooklyn.
The School Nurse is responsible for assuring the health and safety of approximately 60 special education preschoolers.
Plan and Conduct Children’s Learning Center Health Assessments
The Children’s Learning Centers’, School Nurse will be able to explain, demonstrate, provide instruction and reinforce all areas of each student’s medical needs to the Children’s Learner Center staff. This will be done through working collaboratively with the School Social Worker and the Intake and Evaluation Coordinator.
Will work on preventing and promoting health focused on the children at the school, taking into consideration the members of the school community (parents, teachers, etc.). Additionally, will provide care and assistance to our children who have fragile health. The School Nurse will help families locate resources, such as housing, medical insurance, Medicaid and other appropriate social supports.
RN registration certificate from New York State
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift files and type for long durations. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move children that are up to 50 pounds safely. Additionally, the employee must be able to safely move children into and out of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and strollers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:
Helen Keller Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supporting individuals who are blind, DeafBlind or have low vision to live, work and thrive in their communities.
For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services has helped individuals of all ages who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities. Mission Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs. Company Overview Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year. Description Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country. Products • Employment Services • Low Vision Services • Rehabilitation Services • Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities • Services for Students • The Children’s Learning Center
Offices: 180 Livingston Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US · 141 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, US · One Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, New York 11550, US · 3385 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779, US
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