Number of Positions: Continuous Recruitment

Salary: $37.68 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.

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

Salary: $37.68 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: $31,162 - $42,982, commensurate with experience

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.