School Nurse-LPN

Bond Health Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a School Nurse in the Bronx. This position involves coordinating and overseeing health care services across two school-based sites on a part-time schedule of 2 days per week, 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities

You will complete comprehensive health screenings for children, including vision, height, dental, weight, and lead assessments. You will monitor and chart dental and vision results completed by physicians, track weight measurements with follow-up assessments after 3 months, and manage all health and nutrition components in accordance with federal and state regulations.

You will implement medication policies, administer medications as prescribed, measure blood pressure and blood sugar, and maintain records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will function as part of a cohesive team that develops and monitors program operations.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assist both center-based sites with health-related information for each child and review all medical information and charts
• Document visits at all sites for data collection in accordance with guidelines for health-related child outcomes
• Review child physicals upon enrollment and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure appropriate updates and ongoing physical monitoring
• Ensure all physicals have been completed within the last year
• Ensure children are up to date with vaccinations
• Provide guidance for completion of Child Health Care Plans and monitor every six months for update compliance, renewals, or changes in medication
• Update doctor and parent permission to continue administering medications
• Review medications related to allergies or specific medical care instructions and document this information in children's files

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with medical, nursing, and educational ethics
• Exhibit strong organizational and administrative skills to implement and promote the health program
• Perform case management, health intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Maintain awareness of community resources and referral information
• Demonstrate advanced skills in interpersonal communication and health counseling
• Implement advanced nursing protocols on pediatrics and adolescent medicine

Required Qualifications

• Active License and current registration as an LPN in the State of New York
• Bilingual Spanish language proficiency required

Schedule

• 2 days per week
• 9am-5pm
• School-based sites in the Bronx