Registered Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an in-person school nurse to provide direct nursing care to students in school settings. The role includes assessing health status, managing chronic conditions, and coordinating with families and school staff to support student health and wellbeing.

The nurse will respond to emergencies, maintain confidential records, and work closely with healthcare resources to ensure safe, effective care in the school environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing licensure required.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills.
• Experience with chronic condition management and medication-related nursing tasks.
• Excellent documentation, confidentiality, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' health status and provide individualized nursing care.
• Manage chronic conditions and support care plans with school teams.
• Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies per protocols.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records and document care.
• Communicate with families, educators and staff to support student health.
• Coordinate with healthcare resources as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Communication with families

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Registered nursing licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Provide in-person nursing care to students in school settings, ensuring safe and effective management of health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students' health status and administer individualized nursing care.
• Manage chronic conditions and support care plans in coordination with school teams.
• Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records and document care provided.
• Communicate with families, educators, and relevant staff to support student health and wellbeing.
• Coordinate with appropriate healthcare resources as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing licensure required.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills.
• Experience with chronic condition management and medication-related nursing tasks.
• Excellent documentation, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families and school staff.