Number of Positions : 1

Salary: $26,220 - $35,677, commensurate with experience

Location: Sanford Street TLC, Glens Falls with some travel to Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00A-2:30P

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists school nursing staff by performing routine health-related tasks to aid in the healthcare needs of students while under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. 

• Administers emergency first aid when necessary;
• May assist or self-direct students to take assigned medications per the school district policy;
• Follows established procedures for the care and reporting of injuries and illnesses and files accident reports and insurance claims;
• Assists school physicians and/or a nurse in physical, visual, auditory, and scoliosis examinations of students and employees and in making referrals to parents resulting from screening procedures and physical examinations;
• Selects, files, and records information on cumulative health records and reviews student records to obtain selected health information for use by school nurses;
• Performs attendance tasks and readmits students following absences;
• Assists school nurses in preparing health displays for the purpose of disseminating health and wellness information to students, staff, and the community;
• Maintains schedules for various screening and appraisal programs;
• Does related work as required. 

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $38.68 per hour, additional educational stipends available 

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls & Clinical Locations TBD, Some Travel Required 

Work Hours : Monday - Friday; 6:45 A - 3:45 P (M-W) ; 7:45A - 2:45 P (TR & F) 

Benefits : Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance, NYS Retirement, Employees Assistance Programs, & other benefits will apply

This dynamic instructional role combines classroom teaching and clinical supervision to support the development of future practical nurses. 

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of adult learner needs and differentiating instructional approaches. 
•  Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. 
•  Prepare and deliver lectures to practical nursing students on topics such as anatomy & physiology, care of clients across the lifespan, community healthcare practices, critical thinking and clinical judgement, fundamentals of nursing, leadership in nursing, legal, ethical aspects and professional behavior in nursing, maternity nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, nutrition, pediatric nursing, and pharmacology. 
•  Collaborate to plan and prepare course materials such as syllabi, instructional lessons, and homework assignments with colleagues and program supervisor approval. 
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to address teaching and research issues. 
•  Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction with colleagues and program supervisor approval. 
•  Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. 
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. 
•  Exhibit professional behavior and communication skills that serve as a positive role model and mentor for students. 
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. 
• Provide orientation for new students at the healthcare facility, including the facility's job description for nursing staff, the Policy and Procedure Manual, location of educational resources, safety precautions, emergency protocols and blood-borne pathogens protection. 
•  Assign students to a variety of patients/clients to reinforce basic procedures in nursing fundamentals and to gain experience in the role of the practical nurse. 
• Promote a positive learning environment with an emphasis on patient/student safety and compliance that meets national accrediting agency standards. 
• Complete weekly and end-of-rotation clinical evaluations with systematic observations, and timely objective/subjective feedback to the student according to the BOCES practical nursing program and facility standards. 
• Attend monthly faculty meetings to maintain productive two-way communication between the program supervisor and the assigned facility. 
•  Provide feedback to the practical nursing program supervisor about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the nursing field and recommend appropriate program changes. 
• Maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities. 
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor. 

Number of Positions : 1

Salary: $38,321 - $52,530, commensurate with experience, additional degree and nursing stipends will apply 

Location: F. Donald Myers Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; 8:00A - 2:30P

WSWHE BOCES is seeking a School Nurse(220 day) to join our team! The School Nurse is a key part of our school community, providing compassionate care and support to students and staff. This role goes beyond medical care, it’s about fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where students can thrive. If you’re a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys working with children and collaborating with educators, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll play a vital role in promoting wellness, managing health needs, and ensuring our school remains a safe place for learning.

Delivery of Health Services

• Protecting and maintaining students' health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing. 

• Providing NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing, weight and scoliosis. 

• Facilitating NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.

• Identifying and assessing students’ health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety.

• Participating as members of the school’s multidisciplinary team, interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health component of the IEP and/or 504 plan. 

• Acting as liaison between home and school, and community providers for medical issues, including visiting students at home.

• Identifying and reporting school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator. 

• Participating as members of the school’s Emergency Management, Health and Safety and Crisis Response Teams.

• Prepares and maintains health records for students, including reports as needed.

• Arranges for transportation of a sick or injured student or staff member to hospital, physician's office, or home, in cases of emergencies. 

• Communicate concerns related to student and staff health and safety to appropriate staff and administration.

Information Management

• Documenting health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act.

• Maintaining current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records.

• Completing student and staff insurance/accident reports.

• Initiating and documenting health surveillance programs as needed and recording, compiling and reporting aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health.

• Preparing and monitoring the Health Office budget.

Health Education

• Promoting an environment that is positive, student-centered, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.

• Providing staff and community educational opportunities as needed.

Professional Development/Community Involvement

• Developing and pursuing individual professional growth plans which may include: in-service workshops, graduate courses, conferences and collegial learning.

• Participating in research and data collection involving School Nursing and Health Education.

Number of Positions: 1 (Part-time - up to 19 hours per week)

Salary: $38.68 per hour

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls & various locations based upon clinical/laboratory rotations

Work Hours: Thursday & Friday; 6:45–3:45

• Promote a positive learning environment with an emphasis on patient/student safety and compliance that meets national & NYS accrediting agency standards.

• Exhibit professional behavior and communication that serve as a positive role model for students.

• Plans for students' laboratory and/or clinical instruction on a weekly basis following the established and NYS Office of Professions-approved curriculum & learning objectives.

• Complete weekly clinical evaluations and systematic observations and timely feedback to the student according to the WSWHE BOCES Practical Nursing program, clinical curriculum expectations, and facility standards.

• Consistently demonstrate comprehensive clinical judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving knowledge & skills to model, create, and scaffold clinical experiences to enable students to master clinical learning objectives.

• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Perform clinical instructional supervisory responsibilities thoroughly and consistently to ensure students are actively engaged in developing the expected professional competencies while working in clinical instructional settings.

Number of Positions : 1

Salary: $31,876 - $43.696, commensurate with experience, additional degree and nursing stipends will apply 

Location: F. Donald Myers Center, Saratoga

Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; 8:00A - 2:30P

WSWHE BOCES is seeking a School Nurse to join our team! The School Nurse is a key part of our school community, providing compassionate care and support to students and staff. This role goes beyond medical care—it’s about fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where students can thrive. If you’re a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys working with children and collaborating with educators, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll play a vital role in promoting wellness, managing health needs, and ensuring our school remains a safe place for learning.The school nurse performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school heath records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;

• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;

• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;

• Assists at school immunization clinics;

• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency;

• Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions;

• Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;

• Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease;

• Prepares records and reports as required.

Number of Positions: Continuous Recruitment

Salary: $38.68 per hour

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls & Various Clinical Settings

Work Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:45am-2:45pm; Thursday - Friday 6:30am-3:30pm

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject;

• Demonstrates an understanding of adult learner needs and differentiating instructional approaches;

• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions;

• Prepare and deliver lectures to practical nursing students on topics such as anatomy & physiology, care of clients across the lifespan, community health practices, critical thinking and clinical judgement, fundamentals of nursing, leadership in nursing, legal and ethical aspects and professional behavior in nursing, maternity nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, nutrition, pediatric nursing, and pharmacology;

• Collaborate to plan and prepare course materials such as syllabi, instructional lessons, and homework assignments with colleagues and program supervisor approval;

• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to address teaching and research issues;

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction with colleagues and program supervisor approval;

• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others;

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records;

• Exhibit professional behavior and communication skills that serve as a positive role model and mentor for students;

• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues;

• Provide orientation for new students at the healthcare facility, including the facility's job description for nursing staff, the Policy and Procedure Manual, location of educational resources, safety precautions, emergency protocols and blood-borne pathogens' protection;

• Assign students to a variety of patients/clients to reinforce basic nursing fundamentals and to gain experience in the role of the practical nurse;

• Promote a positive learning environment with an emphasis on patient/student safety and compliance that meets the national accrediting agency standards;

• Complete weekly and end-of-rotation clinical evaluations with systematic observations, and timely objective/subjective feedback to the student according to BOCES practical nursing program and facility standards;

• Attend monthly faculty meetings to maintain productive two-way communication between the program supervisor and assigned faculty members;

• Provide feedback to the practical nursing program supervisor about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the nursing field and recommend appropriate program changes;

• Maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities;

• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.