The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a school nurse to work 4 days per week during the academic year in partnership with our school nurses to support the needs of students and in a K-12 independent school setting. This is an 80% role with benefits.  

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable of best practices and will comply with established procedures and protocols in caring for students with chronic and acute illness, as well as injuries and illnesses that arise during the school day. In addition, the nurse will communicate as needed with families, administrative staff, school counselors, athletic trainers, and fellow school nurses.

The hours of this position will be 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a 0.80, 11 month, exempt position. The part time school nurse is expected to work during the school year starting mid-August August though the end of June. The start date for this position will be August 1, 2024. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Administer first aid, emergency and preventative care to students in grades K-12 during the regular school year 
• Assist in researching, writing, and updating letters to be sent home to parents regarding  communicable conditions 
• Communicate with division heads, division assistants, and parents regarding repeated and  prolonged student absences 
• Confer with parents, etc., about special health-related concerns and notify division head when appropriate
• Assess and evaluate student requests to be excused from physical education; notify the athletics department of excused students including physician notes about the  student’s condition
• Communicate with athletic trainers regarding student health issues including following concussion protocol 
• Provide ongoing assessment of the health needs of the Nightingale community. Notify the community about communicable conditions when necessary 

• Complete and manage accident reports for students
• Ensure the electronic medical records system is current and up to date
• Provide safety and medical supplies for all student field trips
• Attend all employee meetings as requested
• Work collaboratively with the current nurses (1 full time and 1 part time)
• Other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrators

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State R.N. Licensure 
• B.S. or B.A. 
• C.P.R./AED/First-Aid Certification 
• One year experience with pediatric experience is preferred
• Experience in working in a K-12 school setting is preferred
• Familiarity with NYS Department of Health guidelines for schools is a plus

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands
• Maintains a sense of urgency, yet remains calm in emergency situations
• Is collaborative across all departments and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with colleagues

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY

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Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. 

Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds. 

There are currently 710 students enrolled in the school. Average class size is 12, student to faculty ratio is 6:1. The school is located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan near many museums and Central Park. Students come from throughout New York City, Westchester, and New Jersey.

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.