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School Nurse (LI Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a School Nurse to join our Long Island campus. This is a full-time position with 10 paid vacation days in the summer,  for immediate hire.  Successful candidates will be highly professional, have strong organizational and communication skills, and work well within a team environment.
About Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 4-12th-grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.  

Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.

Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. 

  • Manage Magnus healthcare forms/student health records.
  • Maintain health records, ensure documentation of required immunizations and physicals conducted by a child’s health care provider.
  • Administer daily medications and first aid, as needed/required; maintain accurate Health Office and individual student logs.
  • Assess student illnesses, reporting communicable diseases to appropriate agencies and maintaining documentation of all accidents. 
  • Treat minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, and bruises.
  • Contact parents when students are ill or injured.
  • Lead/assist in classroom health instruction.
  • Attend field trips depending on the needs of the students.
  • Support Faculty/Staff with medication administration training (including Epi-Pens).
  • Provide administrative support and perform other supportive duties when nursing responsibilities are not required.
 
Qualifications
  • Hold a current NYS nursing license and be currently certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED training.
  • Be an RN with at least 2 years of nursing experience. Prior school nurse experience preferred. 
  • Have knowledge of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance with health issues such as vaccination policy and medication administration.
  • Have knowledge of and compliance with universal precautions and infectious disease protocols.
  • Have knowledge of chronic diseases such as asthma, seizures, and food allergies, and the equipment and protocols associated with these conditions. 
  • Ability to demonstrate a calm, understanding, and caring demeanor when working with children with learning disabilities.
 
Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Sick leave)
  • Retirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
  • $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Dix Hills, New York. The salary range for this position is $65,000 -70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to:
 
Lauren Gallo
Head of School
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Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

WPS does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Winston Preparatory School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.