BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT
ROOM 725 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

 

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 14-13A                                                                                              August 7, 2014

 

Only candidates that have resided in the City of Buffalo for at least 90 consecutive days prior to the date of this posting can be considered for this position per Civil Service Rules.

 

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

 
 
POSITION:               SCHOOL NURSE – Provisional (Non-Competitive)
                                 
SALARY:                  $37,150 - $43,640
 
LOCATION:             HEALTH  RELATED SERVICES – Room 428 City Hall
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS;  An incumbent to a position in this class renders professional nursing services in the examination and care of school children for the Board of Education.  This is responsible professional nursing work requiring medical and dental services.  The School Nurse has considerable leeway in the exercise of independent judgment in performing daily health inspections and related nursing services to school children.  Duties are performed under the immediate supervision of the School Principal and in accordance with established medical procedures and objectives outlined by school authorities.
 
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
 

• Supervises, coordinates and arranges the medical and dental services in city schools for the Board of Education;
• Obtains medical history and conducts examinations of children;
• Makes screening tests and does immunizations;
• Provides health and dental health education for children and parents;
• Arranges medical care treatment and dental care services to ensure that each child, accompanied by his parent, actually receives all medical and dental examinations and treatment;
• Conducts procedures for after-care services;
• Keeps a medical record for each child;
• Works closely with all staff members, especially the School Social Worker and the Psychologist;
• Works closely with parents and makes home visits;
• Demonstrates daily health inspection procedures in each classroom;
• Maintains records and submits reports as required.

 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
 

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and terminology;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and child health;
• Ability to handle and get along well with children;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with teachers and the general public;
• Sound professional judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 
 
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
Possession of a license and current registration as a REGISTERED NURSE issued by the NYS Department of Education which must be presented at time of filing application.
 
APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org 
 
APPOINTMENT:   Appointments are subject to the review of the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the approval of the City of Buffalo Civil Service Division. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.
 
The Buffalo Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 
FINAL FILING DATE:   August 21, 2014
 
 
Approved by:
 
 
 
Darren J. Brown
Chief of Talent Management