Registered Nurses

District Wide; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District is seeking Registered Nurses to provide professional nursing services across multiple schools in Mount Vernon, NY. Starting immediately, you will perform health screenings, administer first aid, maintain health records, and support immunization clinics.

The role requires NY RN licensure eligibility, strong communication with students and staff, and the ability to collaborate with school physicians and nurse-teachers.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in NY.
• Graduation from a State Education Department-approved nursing program.
• Experience in school health services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services at one or more campuses.
• Administer first aid and emergency treatment to students and staff.
• Maintain and update school health records.
• Assist in immunization clinics and health screenings.
• Coordinate health referrals and transportation when needed.
• Ensure safe health practices and sanitary conditions on campus.

Skills

Nursing principles

Health assessment

First aid

Record keeping

Student communication

Education

Registered Nurse license eligible NY

Job description

Registered Nurses

Mount Vernon City School District District Wide - Mount Vernon, New York Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5976239

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nurses needed at the following schools:

____ Benjamin Turner Academy

_____ Graham School

_____ Lincoln School

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. This position differs from the certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse-Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;

Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;

Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;

Assists at school immunization clinics;

Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency;

Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions ;

Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;

Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease; Prepares records and reports as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others ; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREFENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lori Blake , Nurse Supervisor
• MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]