School Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a School Nurse (K–12) to provide direct nursing care to students in K–12 settings. You will manage chronic conditions, respond promptly to emergencies, and administer medications per established protocols to ensure student safety.

With a focus on compassionate, student-centered care, you will maintain health records, monitor immunizations, and collaborate with educators and families to promote a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide patient-centered care.
• Effective communication and teamwork with school staff and families.
• Thorough documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to manage chronic conditions and perform emergency response.
• Compassionate, student-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day nursing care and coordinate treatment for acute needs.
• Administer medications and support students with chronic health conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation.
• Monitor immunization compliance and support health requirements.
• Collaborate with educators and families to promote safe, healthy learning environments.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication & teamwork

Documentation skills

Chronic conditions

Student-centered care

Job description

School Nurse (K–12)

Provide compassionate, direct nursing care to students in K–12 settings. Manage chronic conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies. Administer medications according to established protocols and ensure student safety.

Provide compassionate, direct nursing care to students in K–12 settings. Manage chronic conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies. Administer medications according to established protocols and ensure student safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day nursing care and coordinate treatment for acute needs
• Administer medications and support students with chronic health conditions
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety procedures
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation
• Monitor immunization compliance and support health requirements
• Collaborate with educators and families to promote safe, healthy learning environments

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide patient-centered care
• Effective communication and teamwork with school staff and families
• Thorough documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to manage chronic conditions and perform emergency response
• Compassionate, student-focused attitude