AMENDED Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Borough Nursing Director, the Supervisor of Nurses supervises, assigns, schedules, directs, and evaluates the work performance of Staff Nurses in the New York City School System. Performs related work.
Reports to: Borough Nursing Director
Direct Reports: Regional Staff Nurses
Key Relationships : Collaborates with Nurses in the development of written goals and objectives for services to students. Maintains an ongoing dialogue with principals and site supervisors to coordinate the provision of Nursing and Health Services.
Responsibilities - Visits schools to supervise health services provided by school nurses to observe students, reviews student records and makes nursing recommendations to ensure the appropriate delivery of Health Services.
- Assists in the establishment of caseloads for nursing and health services provided by the Office of School Health.
- Presents demonstration lessons and activities for staff to enhance student achievement and independence.
- Coordinates in-service training and other professional training for nurses to further their professional growth.
- Assists nurses in planning and training parents/guardians for the implementation of home care programs.
- Trains Committees on Special Education staff, principals, teachers and other school personnel, parents/guardians, etc. to understand the role and responsibilities of the Nurse in an educational setting.
- Participates in multidisciplinary conferences, parent meetings and impartial hearings related to the delivery of health services.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum A valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse License.
Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Registered Professional Nurse, including at least two years satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity or a satisfactory equivalent to a supervisory capacity.
Preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Salary : $105,303
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.