School Nurse (LI Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a full-time School Nurse for its Long Island campus in Dix Hills, New York. This position serves a co-ed private day school for grades 4-12 with students who have learning differences including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. The role provides comprehensive health services to support student wellness and academic success.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school-based health office environment, serving a student population with specific learning disorders. The position requires in-person, on-campus work at the Dix Hills location.

Responsibilities

• Manage student health records using Magnus healthcare forms and maintain documentation of required immunizations and physicals
• Administer daily medications and first aid as needed, maintaining accurate Health Office and individual student logs
• Assess student illnesses and injuries, including treating minor wounds such as cuts, scrapes, and bruises
• Report communicable diseases to appropriate agencies and maintain documentation of all accidents
• Contact parents when students are ill or injured
• Lead or assist in classroom health instruction
• Attend field trips based on student needs
• Support faculty and staff with medication administration training, including Epi-Pen training
• Provide administrative support and perform other supportive duties when nursing responsibilities are not required

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State nursing license
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding vaccination policy and medication administration
• Knowledge of and compliance with universal precautions and infectious disease protocols
• Knowledge of chronic diseases such as asthma, seizures, and food allergies, and associated equipment and protocols
• Ability to demonstrate a calm, understanding, and caring demeanor when working with children with learning disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior school nurse experience

Schedule and Employment

This is a full-time position with 10 paid vacation days in the summer. Immediate hire available.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
• $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
• Pre-tax commuter benefits