School Nurse

Ithaca, New York
TST Boces Recruitment Coser

TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE
Full time (11-month) (36.25/hrs/wk) position
Exceptional Education Department

DUTIES: Perform routine classroom nursing services in the care of students with special needs and/or students in general education. Assigned to work in the School Health Office.

• Administer medications in accordance with specific instructions.
• Collect data; perform observations, record blood pressure, temperature, pulse & respiration rate.
• Maintain health records and complete reports, including Medicaid documentation.
• Administer prescribed treatment according to New York State Education Department guidelines. Communicate with BOCES health office, staff and families.
• Some travel on school trips may be required.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Residency Waived

QUALIFICATIONS: New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid license at time of appointment required.

START DATE: 7/10/25 (opportunity to work some days in June for overlap with current RN)

SALARY: $51,340-$60,400 ( 11-Month position Salary Range) Excellent benefits are available. (Position works 7.25 hours/day 36.25 hours/week. 215 days. Works the school calendar
plus 30 days in summer school. Does not accrue additional vacation days.)

APPLICATION: Must complete county on-line job application. Please click “Apply Now” for questions about employment opportunities.

The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, religious practice, ethnic group, gender expression and identity, weight, or genetic predisposition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Salary/Compensation: $51,340 – $60,400 per year