The Pittsford Central School District is seeking School Nurse candidates for the 2026-2027 school year at Barker Road Middle School and the St. Louis School (final worksite may vary depending on the internal posting process). The successful candidate will work 7.5 hours a day, 198 work-days a year, as a 10-month employee. This is a professional nursing position which involves providing emergency first aid treatment, performing screening/testing procedures, maintaining medical records and acting as a resource person in disseminating health-related information to students, parents, administrators and the faculty. This employee works under the general supervision of, and reports directly to, the Director of Student Services.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: May include but not limited to:
- Maintain and update cumulative health records for all students in the building, including immunization data
- Conduct pertinent and relevant health, hearing, and vision screening and assist in physical examinations
- Participate in an intervention program for recurring illness and other health-related problems
- Evaluate school-related injuries and complete district insurance forms
- Provide first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and faculty
- Advise parents on student needs or for additional medical attention
- Dispense medication as ordered by a physician and requested by a parent in accordance with New York State Law
- Order, inventory and oversee the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment
- Act as a liaison between physicians, faculty, students and parents when there is a health problem
- Maybe a member of a building or district health support team(s)
Job Qualifications
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The successful candidate must possess:
- Good knowledge of nursing theory, principles and procedures
- Good knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional and social health problems of elementary and secondary school pupils
- Good knowledge of counseling techniques
- Good knowledge of community health programs
- Good knowledge of record maintenance
- Good knowledge of health screening procedures
- Ability to provide first aid and emergency treatment
- Ability to handle confidential records and information
- Tact; good judgment; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current New York State License as a Registered Nurse.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:07/01/2026
Civil Service Title: School Nurse
