School Nurse

Certification

NY State Registered Nurse (Required)

Essential Attributes

 Current certification in CPR.  Desirable

Qualifications

 Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.  Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing.  Prior experience in school nursing.  Reports To: Building principal, Director of Health Service, Pupil Personnel Services Director.

Job Goal: To provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. Provide emergency care to faculty.

Responsibilities

To be performed in a manner consistent with professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, state regulations and district policies.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

 Uses the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.  Administers medications and treatments as ordered.  Provides care for students for illness and accidents.  Provides care for staff for urgent and emergent issues.  Serves as liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.  Manages mandated school screening programs and school/sports physicals and follow- up.  Monitors the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.  Coordinates school health services by managing the health office  Prepares and maintains accurate cumulative health records including immunizations.  Serves as resource person to home school, the school district, and community regarding health issues.  Serves as a member of the building Child Support Team, as needed.  Reviews and evaluates own job performance and maintains professional development.  Reviews and evaluates school health services.  Reports suspected physical and sexual abuse and neglect, follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.  Develops individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.  Educate and train staff as needed on: asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens. This position includes a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and extensive opportunities for professional learning, continued growth, and mentored support

Please send a letter specifying the position of interest and resume by September 16, 2026

to

• Joe DiGiovanni
• Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Leadership
• Rye City School District
• 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite B-101
• Rye, New York 10580
• FAX #914 967 6957
• digiovanni.joseph@ryeschools.org