ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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Position Title: School Nurse (Internal Only)
Brief Description: Maintain acceptable health standards and provide emergency treatment for students and employees. Conduct public health screenings, coordination with healthcare providers and communicable disease control. Prepare and maintain student health records.
Location(s): South Hill Elementary School
Anticipated Start Date: 5/12/25
Posting Dates: 4/14/2025- Until Filled
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours per Week: 40 hours (Schedule will be determined by building.)
Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Required Qualifications:
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The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
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Desire and capability to work with children from 3 years old to 21 years old;
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Ability to work independently; make critical medical/clinical decisions (within bounds of nursing license); ability to understand and interpret complex written and verbal instructions; meticulous attention to detail; impeccable professional credentials; exceptional level of professionalism and positive attitude.
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Must be eligible for appointment as a Registered Professional Nurse by Civil Service.
Civil Service Requirements:
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Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; knowledge of policies and procedures for health offices and first aid mandates; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to administer first aid and perform CPR; 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; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; patience; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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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.
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Candidates must possess a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse at the time of appointment and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.
Desired Characteristics:
- Embraces life-long learning within the nursing profession; visionary who is excited about collaborating with a creative and dynamic team of School Nurses committed to advancing the health, wellness, and academic success of all students;
- Ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics; help to build an effective and collaborative school community; and exhibits the ability to implement culturally responsive nursing practices in order to promote the health, wellness, and academic success of each student as an individual.
Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com
Internal EA Applicants can also send their letter through email at recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us.
If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.
External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
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Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
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Create an Application: Checkmark School Related Personnel Only!
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Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.
Salary Range: $33.59 per hour in accordance with Collective Bargain Agreement
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