Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate in School Nursing, Box OHE-692/64309
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $85736 to $105681 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in School Nursing.
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For non-permanent provisional appointment, candidates must have a master’s degree AND be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Nurse AND have five years of professional experience as a school health nurse (K-12) or as a community health nurse.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in School Nursing position in the Office of Student Support Services. This office is responsible for providing statewide coordination of school health services, comprehensive school health prevention, and management of health-related programs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and update the Department’s health policies and guidelines for school nurses periodically and provide technical assistance to school medical directors and nurses in the field on requirements in Article 19 of the Education Law, Part 136 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and other statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to school health issues;
• Respond to proposed legislation and develop guidelines and guidance documents regarding school health related issues and practices;
• Work with the Office of Counsel to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules and regulations regarding school health issues and provide guidance to the field as needed;
• Serve as the Department’s liaison and resource expert in school nursing and school health program areas for local, regional, state and national school health care providers and policy setting groups including, but not limited to professional organizations such as the NYS Nurses Association, NYS Association of School Nurses, the Centers for Disease Control, and other related bodies;
• Provide guidance to, and serve as, primary contact for school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools across the state on school nursing and school health related issues;
• Monitor, interpret, synthesize, and disseminate relevant information associated with changes in health and medical care, school nursing practice, legislative changes, and legal issues that impact schools;
• Participate in state level public interagency/private partnerships to develop and coordinate school-based or school-linked health services;
• Promote interagency solutions to resolve local school/community problems and to represent school health services personnel in multi-disciplinary collaborations to address health related issues that are barriers to student achievement; and
• Develop request for proposals and manage contracts for the provision of school related health services including, but not limited to, the New York State Center for School Health.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or non-permanent provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate in School Nursing when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of master’s degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess New York State license as a Registered Nurse at the time of hire. Continued employment as an Associate in School Nursing is dependent upon maintaining a license as a Registered Nurse. Failure to maintain a license as a Registered Nurse will result in removal from employment.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $105,681 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2019 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-692/64309) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2019 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-692/64309) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.