Substitute School Nurse

NOTICE OF VACANCY ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Ithaca, New York Our Mission: to educate every student to become a lifelong learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy. Position Title: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE Brief Description: Implement best nursing practices in order to advance the health, wellness, and academic success of all children. Provide nursing services in all District Health Offices on an "as needed basis". Current Location: All District Health Offices Anticipated Start Date: As needed Posting Dates: Ongoing Required Qualifications: The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, gender, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these efforts, a strong willingness to support them, and professional expertise regarding nursing practices that affects them. Special requirements: Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment. Desire and capability to work with children from 3 years old to 21 years old; 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. 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 ability to implement culturally responsive nursing practices in order to promote the health, wellness, and academic success of each student as an individual. Minimum Salary: $31.50 per hour Apply To: The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.