School Nurse - Districtwide

The Pittsford Central School District is seeking School Nurse candidates for the 2026–2027 school year at Barker Road Middle School and the St. Louis School ( final worksite may vary depending on the internal posting process ). The successful candidate will work 7.5 hours a day, 198 work-days a year, as a 10-month employee. This is a professional nursing position which involves providing emergency first aid treatment, performing screening/testing procedures, maintaining medical records and acting as a resource person in disseminating health-related information to students, parents, administrators and the faculty. This employee works under the general supervision of, and reports directly to, the Director of Student Services.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: May include but not limited to:

• Maintain and update cumulative health records for all students in the building, including immunization data

• Conduct pertinent and relevant health, hearing, and vision screening and assist in physical examinations

• Participate in an intervention program for recurring illness and other health-related problems

• Evaluate school-related injuries and complete district insurance forms

• Provide first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and faculty

• Advise parents on student needs or for additional medical attention

• Dispense medication as ordered by a physician and requested by a parent in accordance with New York State Law

• Order, inventory and oversee the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment

• Act as a liaison between physicians, faculty, students and parents when there is a health problem

• Maybe a member of a building or district health support team(s)

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The successful candidate must possess:

• Good knowledge of nursing theory, principles and procedures

• Good knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional and social health problems of elementary and secondary school pupils

• Good knowledge of counseling techniques

• Good knowledge of community health programs

• Good knowledge of record maintenance

• Good knowledge of health screening procedures

• Ability to provide first aid and emergency treatment

• Ability to handle confidential records and information

• Tact; good judgment; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current New York State License as a Registered Nurse.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Application Deadline:06/22/2026

Civil Service Title: School Nurse