What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Residential Summer School Nurse position at New York State Summer School Of The Arts (NYSSSA)?
Health Care staff must be a NYS certified LPN, RN, PA or MD. Health Care staff are responsible for the health and wellbeing of both staff and students on a 24-hour basis. During the month, the Health Care staff oversee 145 students at the program. Mental Health counseling experience a plus.
Specific duties include, but not limited to:
- Distributes and monitors student medications;
- Maintain records of all medications, injuries, accidents
- Work with Assistant Director of Administration, Directors of Administration, and Counselor staff to transport students as needed to and from local urgent care, emergency rooms, doctor offices and field trip locations.
- Meets student's parents/guardians during check-in to review medical forms
- Assist Residential Life staff with student homesickness
- Evaluate student's ability to stay at NYSSSA when issues arise such as homesickness, mental health concerns, inability to follow rules, and medication complications
- Maintain NYSSSA infirmary and prepare accident and illness reports
- On call 24/7 while NYSSSA is in session to accompany sick or injured students to the hospital or urgent care.
To Apply:
Please send an email with the subject NYSSSA Healthcare Staff 2025 with the following documents to NYSSSA@nysed.gov.
- A fully completed and signed application. We are unable to move forward without the signed application (found on our website)
- A letter of intent identifying the position you are applying for. The letter should specifically state your interests and experience.
- A resume
- Proof of medical certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33
