School Nurse (RN) - Webster Halpern Ed. Center

$5,000 Registered Nurse Sign-On Bonus!

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse – School Based is responsible for the evaluation and delivery of quality health services to youth enrolled in Hillside school-based programs.

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dynamic full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OMH Day Treatment team at the Halpern Day Treatment School in Webster NY, serving students in grades 7–12. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents with complex mental health, emotional, and behavioral needs. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an integral role in supporting students' health, wellness, and overall success in a therapeutic educational environment.

If you are passionate about supporting youth and are looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team in creating a safe, supportive, and healing environment for the students we serve.

This is a full-time (40 hours) position on a Monday - Friday, school schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility, sound clinical judgment, and a compassionate, student-centered approach to care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
• Ability to recognize signs of current and emerging health needs of children/youth and address issues proactively and effectively communicate with children/youth and families to assure appropriate understanding of treatment, issues, and objectives.
• Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrate the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct at all times and towards all youth and families.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications in order to independently complete work and add/use data.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed in order to efficiently access care for clients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality using resources efficiently and with the greatest effectiveness.
• Independently complete commitments and take responsibility for actions; recognize and fix errors and omissions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
• Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
• Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
• Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.
• Protective clothing or equipment as required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed

$36.00 Minimum pay rate, $47.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!