School Nurse - District Wide

The Rome City School District is looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team as a District-Wide School Nurse! While your home base will be Denti Elementary School, you’ll play a vital role in supporting student health and wellness across the district.

This is a 10-month position, working 7 hours per day, with a competitive salary based on experience.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Membership in the New York State Retirement System
• A supportive school community that values wellness, compassion, and care

Minimum Qualification:

• Must hold a valid NYS Registered Nurse License

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students while working in a collaborative and caring environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE

NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION

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 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 certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher 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 School Nurse-Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;
• 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's or dentist's office in case of an 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 teachers, staff members and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease;
• Prepares records and reports as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skills in their application;
• Working and knowing knowledge of material-medical, 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 and patience;
• Emotional stability;
• Sympathetic attitude toward the sick;
• Good moral character;
• Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such a department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:

Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at time of appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.37 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Registered Professional Nurse (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rome, NY 13440 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rome, NY 13440: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27