Substitute School Nurse
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
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Job overview
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is hiring a Substitute School Nurse. The Substitute School Nurse performs professional nursing services to maintain acceptable health standards, manage school health records, and provide emergency treatment for student and employee health issues. This role involves giving care and treatment to students, conducting pupil health appraisals and follow-ups, and controlling communicable diseases, requiring specialized judgment and skills.
Key focus areas include Perform professional nursing services at assigned schools, Maintain acceptable health standards and school health records, and Provide emergency treatment for student and employee health problems.
Successful candidates bring Registered Nurse License, Licensed Practical Nurse License, and New York State License. Important skills include Communicate Clearly In Oral Language, Communicate Clearly In Written Language, Work Collaboratively, Problem-Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Listening Skills. Preferred (not required): Nursing Principles And Techniques, Materia-Medica, Dietetics, and Sanitation.
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Anticipated Vacancy
POSITION: Substitute School Nurse
LOCATION: TBD
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director
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:
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Currently hold a license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
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Possess the proper New York state license for the position.
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Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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Communicate clearly in both oral and written language.
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Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
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Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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Listening skills.
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Organization skills
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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.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:06/30/2027
Job Number: C607
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