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The Pittsford Central School District is seeking a School Nurse at Park Road Elementary for the rest of the 2025-2026. The location for the 2026-2027 school year is subject to change based on the internal posting process. The successful candidate will work 7.5 hours a day and the prorated remaining days of the normal 198 work days as a 10-month employee. This is a professional nursing position which involves providing emergency first aid treatment, performing screening/testing procedures, maintaining medical records and acting as a resource person in disseminating health-related information to students, parents, administrators and the faculty. This employee works under the general supervision of, and reports directly to, the Director of Student Services.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: May include but not limited to:

+ Maintain and update cumulative health records for all students in the building, including immunization data

+ Conduct pertinent and relevant health, hearing, and vision screening and assists in physical examinations

+ Participate in an intervention program for recurring illness and other health related problems

+ Evaluate school-related injuries and complete district insurance forms

+ Provide first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and faculty

+ Advise parents on student needs or for additional medical attention

+ Dispense medication as ordered by a physician and requested by a parent in accordance with New York State Law

+ Order, inventory and oversee the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment

+ Act as a liaison between physicians, faculty, students and parents when there is a health problem

+ Maybe a member of a building or district health support team(s)

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The successful candidate must possess:

+ Good knowledge of nursing theory, principles and procedures

+ Good knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional and social health problems of elementary and secondary school pupils

+ Good knowledge of counseling techniques

+ Good knowledge of community health programs

+ Good knowledge of record maintenance

+ Good knowledge of health screening procedures

+ Ability to provide first aid and emergency treatment

+ Ability to handle confidential records and information

+ Tact; good judgment; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current New York State License as a Registered Nurse.

Position Start Date:02/02/2026

Civil Service Title: School Nurse