Substitute School Nurse

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District; Town of Palmyra (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to perform professional nursing services at schools. Responsibilities include maintaining health standards, managing student health records, and providing emergency treatment.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid New York state RN or LPN license and demonstrate strong skills in communication, problem solving, and collaboration with staff, parents, and students.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NJ state RN or LPN license.
• Physical condition must meet job demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in schools.
• Maintain health standards and keep health records.
• Give emergency treatment to health problems.

Skills

Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Listening skills

Organization skills

Education

Proper New York State License

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy

Position: Substitute School Nurse

Location: TBD

Reports To: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

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 substitute nursing position involving responsibility for giving care and treatment to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health appraisal and follow-through and communicable disease control requiring specialized judgment and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Possess the proper New York state license for the position
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Communicate clearly in both oral and written language
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents
• Use problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Listening skills
• Organization skills
• Knowledge of effective grade‑appropriate counseling techniques for students of all ages

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; work knowledge of materia‑medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow 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 therapeutic 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.