Registered Nurse Full Time School Health Nurse

Nurse Position at Capital Preparatory SchoolsStart Date: August 2026Location: New Rochelle, NYCapital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has five school locations: one in Harlem, the Bronx, and New Rochelle, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.CollaboratorsProblem SolversResearchersEmpathetic CitizensPillars of KnowledgeWith the support of the Capital Preparatory team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.The nurse works under the direction of the principal to provide health services to all students, enabling them to perform at the best of their ability and benefit from their educational experiences. They provide assistance and expertise in the delivery of high quality care to improve and ensure student achievement.Reporting StructureThe Nurse shall report to the principal and have responsibility to the Director of Operations and Assistant Superintendent for Affective Services.ResponsibilitiesThe nurse will provide and oversee the healthcare for Capital Prep New Rochelle School. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Participate as a member of the school health services department to provide health services to all studentsMaintain a daily log of all student and staff visits to the health roomMaintain emergency information for students and staff, and record communications with parents, staff, and community agenciesUse assessment skills to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems, and communicate these health needs to parent or other relevant school personnelInterpret the health needs of children to parents, and assist families in utilizing community resources to meet their children’s health needsPromote an awareness of the influence of curriculum, policies, activities and stress levels on the mental health of students and staffInvolve staff, students and parents in maintaining a healthy school environmentPromote standard safety practices and procedures in school buildings and on school propertyProvide a school health program which is educational in nature, and where every health situation is utilized as a learning experience for students, parents and staffAdminister medication to students as requested by parents or physicians according to the medication guidelinesProvide for safe storage of medications, and reliable administration and recording of all doses givenProvide health information and input as requested, in the development of 504 and IEP plansDevelop IHPs (Individualized Health Plans) for students, as necessaryOversee and ensure the timely delivery of all state-mandated health reports as required by NYSDOE (New York State Department of Education) and the Department of Health, including compilation of student health dataEnsure compliance with New York State immunization requirements and student health examination mandatesConduct and coordinate required health screeningsMonitor communicable diseases and report required information to the Westchester County Department of Health, New York State Department of Health, NYSED, and other required agenciesParticipate in school safety planning and emergency preparedness activitiesCoordinate referrals to healthcare providers and community resourcesMaintain confidentiality and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, NYSED requirements, and applicable lawsSkills and Qualifications:Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License requiredKnowledge of NYSED and NYS Department of Health regulationsAssociates degree in Nursing (ADN) (required); Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)Current CPR/AED and First Aid certificationWork experience in a K-12 environment. Experience as a School Nurse preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to follow established policies and proceduresAble to communicate efficiently and clearlySpanish speaker (proficient) preferredCompensation:Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position is an in-person, 12-month, full-time, vacation eligible, exempt role.