School Nurse (Float Nurse)

RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2025 – 2026

DISTRICT WIDE (FLOAT NURSE)

SCHOOL NURSE

10 Month Position

10am - 5pm

$71,526 - $85,446

Commensurate with experience

Member of the Secretarial/Clerical/School Nurse

and Computer Aide Unit

Certification: NY State Registered Nurse (Required)

The award-winning Rye City School District is located in Southern Westchester on the shores of the Long Island Sound, 25 miles from New York City. We are seeking dynamic educators to join our teaching and learning community. Led by a dedicated and supportive administration and a Board of Education committed to active learning, our passionate & creative faculty and staff enjoys an inspired student body and an involved & supportive parent community. With The Rye Commitment as our guiding ethos, we seek to engage all students and staff in a positive, supportive learning environment where students can own their own learning and continuously grow academically, socially, and emotionally. See: The Rye Commitment

Essential Attributes:

• Current certification in CPR.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.
• Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing.
• Prior experience in school nursing.
• Reports To: Building principal, Director of Health Service, Pupil Personnel Services Director.

Job Goal: To provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. Provide emergency care to faculty.

Responsibilities: To be performed in a manner consistent with professional standards, the New York State Nurse Practice Act, state regulations and district policies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provides care for students for illness and accidents.
• Provides care for staff for urgent and emergent issues.
• Serves as liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.
• Manages mandated school screening programs and school/sports physicals and follow-up.
• Monitors the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.
• Coordinates school health services by managing the health office
• Prepares and maintains accurate cumulative health records including immunizations.
• Serves as resource person to home school, the school district, and community regarding health issues.
• Serves as a member of the building Child Support Team, as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates own job performance and maintains professional development.
• Reviews and evaluates school health services.
• Reports suspected physical and sexual abuse and neglect, follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.
• Develops individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.
• Educate and train staff as needed on: asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens.

This position includes a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and extensive opportunities for professional learning, continued growth, and mentored support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,526.00 - $85,446.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,526 - $85,446