DDI's Children's Day Program is looking for a Leave Replacement School Nurse for our Huntington location. The duration of the leave replacement will be for at least 2 months, with the potential to turn into a permanent position for the right candidate. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar with paid school breaks built in. This position becomes benefits eligible after 90 days, should the leave replacement extend beyond that point.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 / year (35 hours/week)

Responsibilities: 

• 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 yearly to all staff and new employees and maintain records
• Administer HCP.B’s to all staff and maintain records
• Staff inservices as needed (OSHA, Universal precautions, safety etc)
• Administer care to staff in case of injury and complete incident reports as per DDI regulations and maintain monthly tracking
• Handle all medical emergencies within building
• Order all supplies 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:      

• Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State
• Three years experience with children with disabilities, preferred

DDI 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. We are people inspired by purpose. 

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000