· Adhere to medication safety practices and processes in accordance with state practice act, treatment plan, and relevant policy and procedures

· Fax all prescriptions to Chem Rx for new orders and renewals.

· Provide nurse assessment and triage when indicated

· Document all pertinent information on medical chart, logs, face sheet, etc.

· Maintain all health office records including immunization and physical records, charting, student weights, medication administration records, etc as required by DOH and other regulatory agencies.

· Bring laboratory reports to the attention of doctor for review and signature.

· Attend treatment, clinical and screening team meetings as appropriate, providing input as to student’s health and wellness needs and progress.

· Maintain an awareness of each student’s emotional and physical needs and refer her/him to other team member(s) to meet those needs when necessary.

· Participate in teaching students about healthy lifestyle, diet/nutrition, daily exercise

· Assess student readiness for medication self-administration and train accordingly

· Educate and work with families on the importance of medication compliance and safe administration

· Work with the inter-disciplinary team in the provision of all job duties.

· Support and participate in behavior management program.

Qualifications - External

· Licensed R.N.

· NYS Driving License

· Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.

· Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing.

· Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment

SCO Family of Services is an equal opportunity employer

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.