Responsible for the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health issues and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screenings and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills.

25%  Review and document student school health records 50%  Emergency treatment of students and staff health issues 10%  Administering medication to students 10%  Health Screening for students 5%    Perform related nursing services

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

Good knowledge of nursing principles, practices and standards of care; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; working knowledge of New York State Education Department and Health Department regulations and mandates concerning health services in school districts; ability to understand and interpret rules and policies applicable to nursing assessments and care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

Licenses or Certification Required Type of license or certificate required: Valid License by the New York State to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

Nyack Union Free School District is a regular school district located in Rockland County with 5 schools, 271 teachers and 2,738 students. Total Revenue is $98,203,000 and is trending up. Nyack Union Free School District spends $29,989 per student per year on instruction.