REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL NURSE

Gwlufsd; Village of Greenwood Lake (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenwood Lake Union Free School District is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse for a full-time, 10-month position starting September 2, 2025. The role involves providing care to students, managing health records, and assisting in health screenings. Applicants must hold a valid New York State nursing license.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a New York State Registered Professional Nurse.
• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students.
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities.
• Assists at school immunization clinics.

Skills

Nursing Principles

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

New York State Registered Professional Nurse License

Job description

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SCHOOL)

The Greenwood Lake Union Free School District is accepting applications for a probationary school nurse position with an approximate start date of September 2, 2025. All applicants must be licensed as a New York State Registered Professional Nurse. This 10-month position is full-time and benefits eligible. There are additional paid summer hours available which could be offered effective July 1, 2025 if the candidate of choice is available.

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 certified position of School NurseTeacher 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 theAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and Pupil Personnel Services. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists the School Physician with visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;

• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees and may provide one-on-one student nursing care;

• 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 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 aides, staff members and teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable diseases;

• Prepares records and reports as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

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; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a current New York State professional nurse's registration which must be maintained throughout employment.