School Nurse- EACM

The Ithaca City School District seeks a School Nurse to maintain acceptable health standards and provide emergency treatment for students and employees at EACM. This position is responsible for conducting public health screenings, coordinating with healthcare providers, managing communicable disease control, and preparing and maintaining student health records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain acceptable health standards for students and employees
• Provide emergency treatment and first aid
• Conduct public health screenings
• Coordinate with healthcare providers
• Implement communicable disease control measures
• Prepare and maintain student health records
• Apply nursing principles and techniques in accordance with medical practices
• Administer first aid and perform CPR
• Keep records and prepare reports
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and others

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department with a course approved by the department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse
• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse at the time of appointment
• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for health offices and first aid mandates
• Working knowledge of materia medica, dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices
• Ability to administer first aid and perform CPR
• Ability to understand and follow technical, oral, and written instructions
• Ability to keep records and make reports
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and others
• Good observation skills, mental alertness, firmness, initiative, and patience
• Sympathetic attitude toward the sick
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Demonstrated basic awareness of the district's commitment to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline, with strong willingness to support these efforts

Schedule

• 40 hours per day
• Anticipated start date: November 24, 2025

Compensation

• $35.15 per hour

Additional Information

• Position is classified as Non-Competitive under Civil Service
• New York State license must be maintained for the duration of employment
• One vacancy available