Job Description
Pediatric Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse - School Setting Location: Mid & Upper Hudson Valley School Districts
Pay: $42.00 - $52.00/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per-Diem
About the Role Sunshine Homecare is seeking compassionate and skilled
Pediatric RNs and LPNs to join our school-based nursing team. In this role, you will provide
one-on-one nursing care to pediatric students within local school districts, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being throughout the school day.
If you are a caring nurse who thrives in a supportive school environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact on children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities - Provide direct nursing care during school hours
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Monitor and document the student's health status throughout the day
- Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies
- Assist with medical devices such as:
- Feeding tubes
- Catheters
- Glucose monitoring & insulin coverage
- Nebulizers
- Tracheostomies (if applicable)
- Follow care plans from the RN Case Manager and physician
- Collaborate professionally with school staff, families, and healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate and compliant daily documentation
- Uphold infection control and safety protocols
Required Skills & Experience Clinical Skills Preferred: - G-Tube feeding
- Glucose monitoring & insulin administration
- Catheterizations
- Nebulizer treatments
- Epi-Pen administration
- Seizure precautions / epilepsy supervision
Additional Skills: - Strong pediatric assessment and care skills
- Ability to remain calm and composed in emergencies
- Excellent communication with children, families, and school personnel
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
- Familiarity with infection control standards
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program
- Active New York State RN or LPN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience preferred
- School nursing or community health experience a plus
- Current CPR certification required
Why Work for Sunshine? - Stable Monday-Friday schedule (no evenings or weekends)
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture
- Ongoing professional development & training
- Flexible school and district placements
- Referral & sign-on bonuses
- Caribou Jolly Coins & e-gift cards
- Comprehensive benefits package , including:
- Medical, FSA, HSA, Life Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Inclusive, diverse environment with strong leadership support
Essential job duties listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the task responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
Sunshine Homecare Services is an equal opportunity employer. Sunshine Homecare Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Vanessa Alvarez, Talent Acquisition Manager at (845) 613-7838 ext. 1128. Mobile: 845-422-5588
Sunshine Homecare complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding background checks, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We will obtain your written consent before conducting any background check and will provide you with a copy of the report, if requested.
We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding background checks. We will obtain your written consent before conducting any background check and will ensure that the information obtained is used in a fair and lawful manner.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Local area, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,