School Nurse-RN for 2025/26 School Year

Description

SANY’s Utica Academy of Science Charter School campus has a great opportunity for a dynamic and caring Full-Time School Nurse - RN. You will provide students with health services. Incorporate students into health education programs and teach preventive health practices. This position may also provide nurse coverage for field trips as requested.

You will:

• Provide medical care, minor or emergency, to students and staff according to charter policy
• Act as health mentor for students
• Contact parents or guardians in cases of accident or illness. Obtain outside medical care in emergency cases when parents or guardians cannot be reached
• Implement a plan to ensure student medications are administered properly. Ensure the plan is in compliance with charter policy and procedures
• Issue health screening for staff and students as required by the New York Department of Health, New York Education Agency, and charter policy. Make referrals as necessary
• Manage and assess immunization records
• Ensure correct program administration by following program charter procedures
• Gather, manage, and file all reports and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students
• Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, New York Department of Health rules that apply to charter schools, Commission’s Rules that apply to charter schools, and local charter policy in the health services area
• Inform principal of potential health and safety hazards
• Abide by all charter routines and regulations

What you need

Qualifications:

• RN certification required. Current CPR certification
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED
• Ability to evaluate students to identify health defects
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Capable of implementing policies and procedures

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Good judgment; approachable and professional; solid problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks; self-motivated; well organized
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

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