School Nurse

@ RCM Healthcare Services
RCM Healthcare Servicesrcmhealthcareservices.com

School Nurse

Long Island, NY
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

RCM Healthcare Services connects healthcare and education professionals with schools and communities nationwide. With over 50 years' experience, we offer competitive pay, benefits, and personalized support to ensure success. We value diversity and commitment to community well-being.

Requirements

  • Nursing degree (BSN)
  • Current NY RN License
  • CPR certification
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of health regulations

Qualifications

  • Experience in school health settings
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Ability to multitask
  • Pediatric experience preferred

Full job description

School Nurse
Compensation: 48$ - 50$ per hour
Location: Long Island, New York (Nassau and Suffolk)

Position Summary:
A School Nurse plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students within the school community. This position involves providing direct healthcare services, managing chronic conditions, administering first aid, and responding to medical emergencies. The school nurse also conducts health screenings, maintains accurate medical records, and ensures compliance with health regulations.
Beyond clinical care, the role includes health education, disease prevention, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and community health providers to support students’ physical, emotional, and social development. The school nurse serves as a trusted resource, fostering a safe and healthy learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule / Shifts
  • Full-time and part-time hours are available.
  • Monday thru Friday work week; daytime hours.
  • Excellent, weekly pay
  • Key Duties
  • Conducting student hearing and vision screenings
  • Educating students on hygiene and safety practices
  • Dispensing prescription medications to students per physician instructions
  • Verifying vaccination records
  • Taking students’ temperatures when fever is suspected
  • Administering first aid and CPR
  • Treating minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes and bruises
  • Contacting parents when students are ill or injured
Requirements
Education
  • Earn a nursing degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Licenses & Certifications
  • Must have current NY RN License
  • Must have current CPR card, Malpractice Insurance, and full Physical
  • Strongly preferred- 1 year of RN experience in any field
  • Pediatric experience is a plus, but not mandatory
Skills
  • Core Medical and Technical Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal health regulations.
  • Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
Benefits
Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings
nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and
experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and
what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with
consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.


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