<p>Job Number:</p> <p>YPSN0346539-0049</p> <p>Start Date:</p> <p>null</p> <p>End Date:</p> <p>2026-06-30T00:00:00</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. The work includes performing 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. This position differs from the position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or Health Administrator. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants. Does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: (Illustrative Only)Provides the optimal level of health and safety for student body & staff on a daily basis.Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and Employees.Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities.Assists at school immunization clinics and makes sure immunizations are up-to-date.Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency.Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions (universal pre-cautions).Orders inventories and oversees the storage of first-aid and related health supplies and equipment.Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and school nurse teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease.Prepares records and reports as required.Consults with school psychologists and social workers on students emotional conditions.Creates and up-dates Medical Alert List (health conditions of student body) for teaching staff and Administration. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application;Working knowledge of medical-material, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene;Skill in the application of nursing 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 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 and good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A) Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse; ANDB) Possession of a valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse's License at time of appointment. CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE</p> <p>Application Type Name:</p> <p>Nurse</p> <p>District Name:</p> <p>Yonkers Public Schools</p> <p>Region Name:</p> <p>Lower Hudson Valley</p> <p>Salary Type:</p> <p>Annual wage</p> <p>Salary Category:</p> <p>Range</p>