School Nurse/RN - Foreman Center Nursing Department

School Nurse/RN - Foreman Center Nursing Department JobID: 2452

• Position Type:

  Health Services/ School Nurse RN

• Date Posted:

  5/18/2026

• Location:

  Nursing Department (Foreman Center Campus)

• Closing Date:

  05/28/2026

LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport, NY 14450;Foreman Center Nursing Department

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time

STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible

SALARY RANGE: $48,500 - $78,642 per school year

*Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and highly organized Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care and health support for students with complex medical needs in a special education school environment. This role focuses on promoting student health, safety, access to learning, and continuity of care through direct nursing services, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and communication with families and providers.

The ideal candidate is comfortable caring for medically fragile children, managing chronic and acute health needs during the school day, and working closely with educators, therapists, support staff, and families in a dynamic, student-centered setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to students with complex pediatric needs in accordance with physician orders, IEPs, care plans, and district policies

• Perform and/or oversee specialized procedures such as:

• Tracheostomy care

• G-tube feedings and medication administration

• Seizure monitoring and response

• Diabetes care and blood glucose monitoring

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately

• Assess student health status and respond to illness, injury, and emergencies

• Develop, implement, and update individualized health care plans, emergency plans, and nursing documentation

• Monitor students for changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly to families, providers, and school leadership

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, aides, transportation staff, and other team members to support student participation and safety throughout the school day

• Provide health education and training to classroom and support staff as needed

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student health records

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, infection prevention standards, and medication/procedure protocols

• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination activities

• Support a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for students with developmental, physical, behavioral, and medical complexities

Qualifications:

• Civil Service eligibility as aSchool Nurse: Possession of a New York State License as a Registered Nurse.

• Current CPR/BLS certification required

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

• Experience with medically fragile children or children with developmental disabilities preferred

• Experience in school nursing, pediatric home care, complex care, rehabilitation, or special education preferred

• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergencies

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and families

• Knowledge of infection control, medication safety, and student confidentiality requirements

• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation), which may or may not include responding to emergencies quickly (requiring running up/downstairs or running to sports field areas), ability to carry emergency bag weighing approximately 10.5 lbs.