Brooklyn, New York
New York City, New York
Posted: 13-May-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
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International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
ISB seeks a Full-Time School Nurse for the 2025-2026 School Year and beyond
The School Nurse reports to the Head of School and works with all constituents – students, parents, and teachers - in the International School of Brooklyn community in support of the school’s mission. The School Nurse is a full-time, 12-month position.
Responsibilities:
- The School Nurse will handle student Health Services by providing professional nursing services in accordance with the NYS (New York State) Licensing Board and the NYS Nurse Practice Act.
- The nurse will act as advocate, liaison, and consultant on health-related issues for students, families, and school personnel.
- Administer first aid, medication, emergency care, and preventive care to students and staff.
- Maintain current pertinent health data for each student, including NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.
- Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed and record, compile and report data as required by NYS and NYC Departments of Health.
- Assist in the planning and execution of School health policies and emergency protocols (e.g. emergency evacuation, school safety).
- Supply students, staff, and community with educational opportunities as needed.
- Plan, collaborate, and manage field trips and overnight trips concerning student medical needs.
- Attend field trips as needed if medically necessary for one or more students
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunizations, medical histories, medication forms, and incident reports.
- Plan, collaborate, and manage student health forms for the summer program.
- Monitor attendance and collaborate with School staff to address any health-related issues affecting student performance.
Qualifications:
- New York State licensed Registered Nurse in good standing
- 1-5 years of experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably with children or in a school environment.
- Current CPR certification
- Experience as a School Nurse is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- The candidate must have a clear ability to work on several tasks simultaneously and have good judgement, tact, and flexibility.
- Knowledge of child development and school health policies.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in French or Spanish is preferred
ISB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid individual health and dental insurance, a generous health reimbursement account, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time. Employees also receive robust access to professional development, beginning in their first year of employment.
Salary Range: minimum $85,000 to maximum $105,000 (based on experience).
Applying to this position
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to schoolnurse@isbrooklyn.org. Please, no phone calls.