Registered Nurse Full Time School Health Nurse

Health Services/School Nurse RN
Nursing Department (Foreman Center Campus)
Foreman Center Nursing Department
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $49,470 - $79,820 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.
Provide direct nursing care to students with complex pediatric needs in accordance with physician orders, IEPs, care plans, and district policies
Tracheostomy care
Seizure monitoring and response
Diabetes care and blood glucose monitoring

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
Civil Service eligibility as a School Nurse: Possession of a New York State License as a Registered Nurse.
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
Ability to remain calm and effective in emergencies
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.