This position involves the performance of practical nursing activities in assisting with the care and treatment of educationally disabled students classified as Multiple Handicapped by the Committee on Special Education. The work is performed under the general supervision of a School Physician.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Accompanies the student to and from classes and to and from school, if needed;
2. Assists during the instructional process when child's medical condition impedes learning;
3. Performs routine practical nursing activities in the care of students;
4. Administers medications to students;
5. May provide tracheotomy care: suctioning, cleaning, maintaining airway from one to five times during the day;
6. Provides assistance in applying, removing and locking braces;
7. Observes, records and reports any changes in student's condition to treating physician;
8. Does related work as required.

The Wappingers Central School District is seeking a full-time Registered Professional Nurse. This position is responsible for providing, at one or more schools, health services for students and staff, and acts as advocate, liaison  and consultant on health-related issues for students, families and school personnel. The School Nurse is an integral part of the WCSD school program in supporting an optimum physical, mental, emotional and social climate for all students and staff. The services provided by the School Nurse include health care delivery, health counseling and health program and policy development.