Edconic Pre-College is seeking a School Nurse for its summer 2027 program in New York. This is a temporary live-in position responsible for providing comprehensive medical care and supervision to students and staff in a residential educational setting. You will manage all medical services, including care for ill or injured participants, medication administration, parent and counselor communication, and maintenance of medical records and supplies.
Clinical Setting
This role is based within Edconic's Pre-College program, an immersive residential learning environment serving intellectually curious students. The program runs across four terms from June through July 2027.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain the health office
- Ensure First-Aid kits are fully supplied and properly maintained
- Maintain and organize health forms for all participants
- Keep daily logs of office visits
- Administer over-the-counter medications as necessary
- Assess and manage illness and injury
- Communicate with parents and counselors regarding participant health concerns
- Provide First Aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, bee stings, dehydration, and sunburn
- Serve as a medical resource bridging basic medical knowledge and emergency situations
- Document all medical procedures in the Student Information System
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in comparable nursing positions
- Experience working with children or youth
- 21 years of age or older
- Ability to maintain and administer all medications
- Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience in a university program, boarding school, or camp setting
- Prior leadership experience
Schedule and Employment Terms
This is a full-time temporary position requiring up to 40 hours per week. You must be available for the entire program duration and will be required to work weekends and be on call.
Program Timeline:
- Virtual Training: May 25-27
- Move-in: May 31
- In-Person Training: June 1-4
- Term 1: June 6-18
- Term 2: June 20-July 2
- Term 3: July 4-16
- Term 4: July 18-30
- Move-out: July 31
Compensation and Benefits
- Stipend: $12,000 for the full summer ($3,000 per term)
- Housing provided
- Shift meals provided