Job Description

SUPERVISING NURSE

• Full-time, 11-Month (36.25 hrs/wk)
• Affiliation: Non-Affiliated Employee
• Exceptional Education Department
• Location: BOCES Campus & Smith School

START DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: $60,870-$70,000 (2022-23 11-Month position salary range) Excellent benefits are available.
(Position works 7.25 hours.day - 36.25 hours/week. Works the school calendar plus 30 days in summer
school. Position does not accrue additional vacation days)

This is a professional nursing leadership position responsible for managing the health services
programs within BOCES. The scope of the position is district-wide, and includes both the direct supervision
and management of school nursing staff and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), as well as instructional
leadership to Principals and Administrators regarding the provision of health services within their buildings
and departments. The employee is responsible for ensuring implementation of updated New York State
health service delivery mandates. This position differs from the certified position of School Nurse-Teacher
in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is
performed under the general direction of the Assigned Supervisor and the Program Director, with a high
level of autonomy granted and substantial latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment and
discretion. Supervision is exercised over the work of all health services staff. Guidance and mentoring is
provided to principals and other administrative staff on health related topics and programs. Work includes
the following:
Perform routine classroom nursing services in the care of students with special needs and/or students in general
education. Assigned to work in School Health Office
Administer medications in accordance with specific instruction
Collect data; perform observations, record blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
Maintain health records and complete reports, including Medicaid documentation
Administer prescribed treatment according to NYS Education Department guideline. Communicate with
BOCES health office, staff, and families
Provide leadership to school nurses and assists them with any problems that arise
Some travel on school trips may be required.
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: NYS License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND 2
years experience as a School Nurse OR NYS License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional
Nurse AND 5 years experience as a Registered Professional Nurse elsewhere.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid NYS license and current NYS RN Registration at time of appointment and
maintenance of such license and registration for the duration of employment required.

RESIDENCY WAIVED for this position

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2023, or until position is filled.

The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, religious practice, ethnic group, gender expression and identity, weight, or genetic predisposition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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