Registered Nurse (Schools)
District Wide
8 hrs/day, 10 mos/year
Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee.
Job Responsibilities
This is a professional nursing position primarily responsible for creating a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment for students enrolled in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. Working collaboratively with students, families, educators, healthcare providers, and district personnel, our nurses deliver professional nursing services, respond to health-related needs, and help students remain healthy, engaged, and ready to learn.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assess student health concerns, illnesses, and injuries and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with applicable New York State laws, regulations, district procedures, and authorized healthcare provider orders.
- Conduct or assist with state-mandated student health screenings, including vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings, as applicable.
- Review student health examinations, immunization documentation, and other required health information to ensure compliance and assist with communicable disease prevention, reporting, and response.
- Provide first aid, emergency nursing care, and timely intervention during medical emergencies.
- Promote infection prevention, sanitation, and safe health practices throughout the school environment.
- Monitor and maintain health office supplies, emergency equipment, and medication storage.
- Provide age-appropriate health guidance and reinforce healthy habits, disease prevention, and student self-management skills.
- Assist with health-related emergency preparedness and response activities, including coordinating emergency medical services and parent/guardian notifications when necessary.
- Participate in student support planning, including Section 504 and Committee on Special Education (CSE) processes, as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student health records using district-approved electronic systems.
- Prepare required health reports and maintain records consistent with applicable state and district requirements.
- Provide health-related guidance to school personnel consistent with district procedures and professional nursing responsibilities.
- Performs other related nursing duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 ($48,000/yr) - Step 8 ($62,693/yr)
CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Certifications/Qualifications
Current NYS Registered Nurse license and CPR/AED certification required. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Exhibits good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Ability to perform professional nursing services independently within the scope of practice in a school, pediatric, adolescent health or comparable clinical setting. Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Familiarity with NYS school health requirements, immunization regulations, and previous nursing experience in a school or pediatric clinical setting, preferred. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Application Deadline – November 17, 2026
All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.
All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.
Anticipated Start Date – December 16, 2026
For more information, please visit our website at www.shenet.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Human Resources Department at (518) 881-0650 for support.
Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.