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- School Nurse RNJob Type: Full-time StaffStart Date: 11/03/2025Location: Woodland Hill Montessori SchoolSalary: $50,000-60,000
Description
Woodland Hill Montessori School is a vibrant school in New York's Capital Region, serving over 340 students from 18 months through 14 years of age. Well known for our unique and challenging educational program, warm, stimulating environment, and joyful students, we foster active, independent learners. At Woodland Hill, each child is regarded with profound respect and care. Our students experience intellectual and academic success while developing independence, confidence, and an appreciation for our world's global nature and their role in creating a promising future.
We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented School Nurse to partner with students, families, and colleagues to promote a healthy, safe campus. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, highly organized, and energized by teamwork.
Job Summary
Our School Nurse provides professional nursing care and health-services support in a dynamic and collaborative K-8 Montessori school environment. The nurse contributes to a safe, healthy campus by delivering clinical care, managing health records, collaborating with families and health providers, and educating the school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care, first aid, and triage for students and staff during the school day.
- Administer medications and treatments; maintain accurate MARs and health records in accordance with FERPA/HIPAA.
- Develop and update individualized health care plans; coordinate care with families, pediatricians, and support teams.
- Monitor immunization compliance and required screenings; ensure adherence to NYSED/NYSDOH regulations and school policies.
- Lead health and safety protocols for communicable diseases; guide the community on prevention and response.
- Serve as a first responder for campus incidents and drills; maintain health office supplies and emergency kits.
- Educate students and staff on health, wellness, and injury prevention; provide staff training (e.g., EpiPen, AED, diabetes care).
- Contribute as a collaborative member of the student support team and broader school community.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State required; BSN preferred.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain promptly).
- Prior pediatric, school nursing, community health, or urgent care experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and strong documentation skills.
- Excellent judgment, confidentiality, communication, and cultural competence.
Personal Attributes
- Warm, student-centered, and equity-minded.
- Meticulous, reliable, and proactive in a fast-paced setting.
- Team player who builds trust with children and adults.
Compensation
Starting salary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience. Woodland Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.
To Apply
Please email a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for professional references to Michelle Edwards, Head of School, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Woodland Hill Montessori School welcomes candidates who add to our diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
