School Nurse (RN)

Niskayuna Central School District; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Niskayuna Central School District is seeking a Temporary Part-time School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year. Assignment: UPK; Medically fragile child; DW/JCC; Remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.

Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools, maintains health records, administers first aid, and assists at immunization clinics as needed. Eligible candidates hold NYS RN or LPN licensure and meet NYS education requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved nursing program with NYS licensure as an RN or LPN.
• RN path: licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with NYS license.
• LPN path: completion of a NYS-accepted program with NYS license.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools and maintains health records.
• Assists the School Physician with physical, visual and auditory screenings as needed.
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and staff.
• Assists at school immunization clinics, when needed.
• Arranges transport for sick or injured students or employees in emergencies.
• Prepares reports and health records as required.

Skills

Nursing skills

Emergency care

Health records management

Education

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) NYS license

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS license

Job description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a Temporary Part-timeSchool Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year.

Assignment: UPK; Medically fragile child; DW/JCC;Remainder ofthe 2026-2027 school year.

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.

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees, if needed.
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities, if needed.
• Assists at school immunization clinics, if needed.
• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor’s, and dentist’s office in cases of emergency;
• Prepares records and reports as required, if needed.

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 and possession of the NYS license; OR completion of a course of study approved by the State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and possession of the NYS license.