Registered Nurse (RN)

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a private, special education boarding and day school preparing students on the Autism Spectrum to lead more independent and meaningful lives. We serve the sophisticated needs of a domestic and international co-ed population. Our innovative relationship-based model grounded in evidence-based principles builds on students' strengths and interests, maximizing therapeutic and learning opportunities. Our renowned experts work with students to individualize life and development paths based on each student’s specific needs and interests. Each student’s team of clinicians, teachers, and campus- life staff collaborate closely to address the student’s issues quickly and reinforce therapies and learning paths, so that the student progresses more rapidly. Our modern, technology-infused facility is set on 127 acres of agriculture and farmland where students learn in a natural environment full of sensory experiences.  

The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment. Students at the Pines receive psychiatric services in addition to the academic and life skills instruction in a safe, supportive environment with a 2:1 student to staff ratio. 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Lead RN, the RN is a year-round position, serving as an integral part of The Pines interdisciplinary team.  The RN employs an evidence-based, student-centric approach to providing high-quality, direct and indirect nursing, medical and overall proactive wellness care to our students. The RN works collaboratively with other staff within The Pines to provide front line support for the daily operations related to student health and wellbeing both on and off campus, guiding and mentoring students, assisting with emergency response procedures, and collaborating with all members of the Shrub Oak staff. The RN builds trusting relationships with students, families, the community and other medical service providers, while representing Shrub Oak International School in a respectful and competent manner. 

Essential Functions – Primary Responsibilities of the Position 

• Collaborate with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner around holistic health of students and intersection of physical and psychiatric/emotional well being 

• Monitoring of students’ health and wellness, and perform medical assessment of The Pines residents both as needed and on a routine basis 

• Provide crisis response and first-aid for medical emergencies or student injuries, including collaboration with Emergency Medical Services as needed 

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students to provide medical case management including: 

• Collaboration with student guardian/ family members around medical needs and medical care 

• Collaboration with youth primary and specialist medical providers 

• Scheduling of needed appointments including bloodwork, medical, vision, dental, and others as needed 

• Routine monitoring of students’ height, weight, and vital signs 

• Administration of student prescribed medications 

• Collaboration with nutritionist and food service around dietary and health needs 

• Perform assessment and body-mark checks with students at admission and discharge, as well as following significant incidents or allegations  

• Coordinate with medical providers and pharmacy around prescriptions and refills of student medications 

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team of providers including psychiatric, clinical, education, and direct-care providers. 

• Works directly with students and through Direct Support Professionals to provide health education and support students in the development of healthy lifestyle habits. 

• Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required   

• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job 

Minimum Experience & Qualifications 

• Current NYS Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in good professional standing 

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN working with children/adolescents 

• Experience in an educational or psychiatric setting preferred 

• Experience working with youth with autism and/or psychiatric illness preferred 

Competencies 

• Experience with medical assessment and ability to assess and respond quickly in emergent situations 

• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and active listening skills to appropriately understand and meet student needs, as well as to interact with faculty, staff, families, and all external constituencies 

• Excellent analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations/decisions in situations with complex facts and data   

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders while being sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of students, families, faculty, and staff, with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality   

• Ability to effectively and proactively interact with a wide variety of individuals in a manner that values diversity, and positively portrays our programs, personnel, and philosophies   

• Ability to multitask and make sound and appropriate decisions under pressure, where situations/circumstances are continually evolving   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  2:00pm to 12:00am; Sunday thru Wednesday or Wednesday thru Saturday

Pay: $55/hour + Competitive Benefits 

Supervisory Responsibility – None/ Individual Contributor   

What is the nature and scope of independent decisions made in this position?  

He/she must be able to make reasonable assessments and decisions, to handle the day-to-day aspects of the role; he/she will be required to make valued, informed assessments and recommendations, and consult for guidance as appropriate  

Work Environment  

The work will generally be performed in a school/residential environment.  

Physical Demands  

Physical demands are in excess of sitting and require walking or standing to a significant degree. The RN is required to move throughout the campus on a routine basis and execute program operations. Daily desk work including extensive amounts of computer and phone time as well as the ability to navigate stairs, mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement, bending and squatting, lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds, and the ability to rearrange furniture for events is occasionally required.   

Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required) n/a  

Other unique responsibilities or conditions not previously listed i.e. bilingual, driver’s license, etc.  

Valid driver’s license preferred. 

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.   

Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action disciplinary action including