What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem position at Brightway Living & Learning?
Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem
Pay Range: $32.73 - $39.28 / hour
About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?
What You'll Do:
- Daily attendance to students enrolled
- Treatment of all children for illness and injuries-treat, record and notify parents
- Administer medications daily, record and maintain up to date records.
- Maintain up to date student’s records on all students ie: physicals and immunizations
- Administer mantoux’s as needed to all staff and new employees and maintain records
- Staff in services as needed (OSHA, Universal precautions, safety etc)
- Administer care to staff in case of injury and complete incident reports as per Brightway regulations and maintain monthly tracking
- Handle all medical emergencies within building
- Order supplies
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring to Brightway:
- Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State
- Relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
What you must be able to do:
- Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
- Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
- Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
- Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
- Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
- Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
- Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
- Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
- Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
Here’s How We Support You:
- Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
- Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
- Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
If You Are:
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!
When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.
Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.
Salary : $33 - $39