POSITION:

TWO (2) REGISTERED SCHOOL NURSES - DISTRICT WIDE

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

APPLICATION

Candidates must complete an application available to print through the Human Resources Tab at www.poughkeepsieschools.org

QUALIFICATIONS:

NYS Registered Nurses License

Eligible according to Civil Service Regulations.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents

with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered

effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting

pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused

on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

• Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care.
• Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors.
• Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
• Overseeing infection control measures.
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school.
• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans.
• Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures.
• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance.
• Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team.
• Assisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance if necessary.
• Provide healthcare for students and staff.
• Perform health screenings.
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY: $52,000 - $64,000

EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible after offer of employment

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $52,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations