Registered Nurse

Nyack Public Schools; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyack Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse to maintain health records and provide emergency care for students and staff. The role requires a NYS Registered Nurse license and compliance with health regulations in a school setting.

The nurse will manage student health screenings, medication administration, and related nursing services while collaborating with teachers, parents, and health staff to ensure a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices and standards of care.
• Ability to apply nursing techniques in school settings.
• Familiarity with NYS Education and Health Department regulations for school health services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain records.
• Ability to plan and supervise others' work.

Responsibilities

• Review and document student health records (25%).
• Provide emergency treatment for students and staff (50%).
• Administer medications to students (10%).
• Conduct health screenings for students (10%).
• Perform related nursing services as needed (5%).

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Emergency response

Record keeping

Communication

Supervision

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
• Location: Nyack Public Schools
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

Responsible for the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health issues and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screenings and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills.

25% Review and document student school health records
50% Emergency treatment of students and staff health issues
10% Administering medication to students
10% Health Screening for students
5% Perform related nursing services

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

Good knowledge of nursing principles, practices and standards of care; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; working knowledge of New York State Education Department and Health Department regulations and mandates concerning health services in school districts; ability to understand and interpret rules and policies applicable to nursing assessments and care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

Licenses or Certification Required
Type of license or certificate required: Valid License by the New York State to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse