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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Substitute School Nurse

Pay: $68,640/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Palmyra, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.

$65,992 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Opening Information Substitute School Nurse Job Number C607 Application Deadline 6/30/2027 Position Start Date 9/1/2026 Position Title Substitute School Nurse Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $33.00 per hour Job Description 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: 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 Procedure Complete online application; Cover Letter; Resume; Copy of license or certification; Job Category Substitute Nurse Job Location TBD