School Nurse (RN) Long Island
Compensation
Hourly Rate $48-$50hourly
Locations: Long Island Nassau and Suffolk
Position Summary
A school nurse supports the physical, mental, and emotional health of students by providing medical care, managing chronic conditions, and responding to health emergencies. They also promote wellness, maintain health records, and work with families and school staff to ensure students are healthy and ready to learn.
Responsibilities
Schedule/Shift:
Full-time | Part-time | Per Diem
All shifts available (School Day hours)

Key Duties
Providing basic medical care
Treating minor injuries and illnesses
Administering medications prescribed by healthcare providers
Managing emergencies such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, seizures, or injuries
Supporting students with diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, ADHD, and other conditions
Creating and monitoring individualized healthcare plans.
Keeping confidential medical documentation
Recording treatments and incidents.
Informing parents about health concerns or emergencies
Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers

Requirements
Education

• New Grad welcome (Strongly preferred- 1 year of RN experience in any field)
• Current New York State RN license
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Must have current BLS/CPR card, Malpractice Insurance, and Physical
• Pediatric experience is preferred, but not mandatory
• Full medical clearance including COVID-19 vaccination

Skills
A school nurse needs strong clinical skills to provide medical care, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and manage student health conditions safely. They also need good communication, organization, problem-solving, empathy, and teamwork skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and healthcare providers.

Benefits
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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