• Substitute School Nurse

    Palmyra-Macedon Central School District (Palmyra, NY)


    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required.

     

    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a substitute nursing position involving responsibility for giving care and treatment to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health appraisal and follow-through and communicable disease control requiring specialized judgment and skills.

    Job Qualifications

    Qualified candidates must have and be able to:

    + Currently hold a license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

    + Possess the proper New York state license for the position.

    + Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

    + Communicate clearly in both oral and written language.

    + Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.

    + Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

    + Listening skills.

    + Organization skills

    + Knowledge of effective grade appropriate counseling techniques for students of all ages.

     

    FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; work knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the therapeutic measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; good physical condition.

     

    Application Deadline:06/30/2025

     

    Job Number: C560