School Registered Nurse | Poughkeepsie, New York

Take the next step in your nursing career by impacting the lives of students and individuals in vibrant educational and community settings. Two contract opportunities are available for school-based Registered Nurses to join programs dedicated to providing exceptional care and support in New York's Hudson Valley region, including New Windsor, Wappingers Falls, and Hyde Park. These roles offer meaningful work within residential and day habilitation environments from July 6, 2026, through June 26, 2027.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Experience in school or legal nursing preferred
• Ability to manage care for diverse age groups
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Collaborative approach working with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and health protocols

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight and comprehensive care within residential and day habilitation programs
• Manage caseloads across pediatric and adult populations
• Participate in Annual Life Plan meetings, supporting staff and families
• Oversee and follow up on medication administration practices
• Ensure timely and accurate Med Book documentation
• Monitor and respond to health needs, implementing required nursing interventions
• Work closely with educators and care teams to uphold quality and compliance standards

Role Details

• Residential Registered Nurse: Itinerant, Monday–Friday, flexible 40-hour week, day shift
• Day Habilitation Registered Nurse: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM, 36.25 hours per week

Seize the chance to utilize your nursing skills in a dynamic, supportive environment while making a difference for individuals of all ages. If you are ready for a rewarding contract role with a focus on health and advocacy, submit your application today and help foster wellness in the school and community settings!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.22 to $53.22. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.