Nursing Jobs in Mount Vernon, NY
$64,375 - $121,709 / year
Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/10/2026 Location: Elementary School No. 1 Date Available: 9/01/2026 plus NTO Closing Date: 06/20/2026 Anticipated Opening: ELEMENATRY SCHOOL NURSE SCHOOL #1 Description: Fort Lee Public School is seeking an Elementary School Nurse for School #1 Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Current Registered Nurse License Must hold a NJ DOE School Nurse Certification or be able to obtain Emergency School Nurse Certification Must hold a current CPR-AED Certification Experience working with elementary and high school-aged children in Grades PK-12 Pediatric experience with chronic and acute illnesses, and special needs preferred Ability to respond quickly and calmly using critical thinking and assessment skills. Ability to respond during evacuation situations. Ability to triage effectively. Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team. Availability for school trips and summer work, preferred. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Working Conditions: Part Time, 10 month position, no benefits Salary range: Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $64,375 and $121,709, commensurate with experience. Position Start Date: September 1, 2026 plus NTO. Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received. Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment. 
$123,173 - $133,121 / year
Duties Description The candidate will clinically oversee a cluster of nurses in Brooklyn DDSO and be responsible for multiple sites and may function as a RN1 as needed. Ensure nursing case management of multiple locations; caseload based on medical acuity. Oversee and supervise RNs and LPNs who will supervise the AMAP staff in providing Direct Support Assistants health care per the nurse Act Exemption. Ensure all medical follow-up is done timely. Responsible for in-service on nursing plans and other staff development and oversight as required, including medication administration, which are vital activities to regular operations. Engage in orientation and mentoring of new RNs and LPNs. Complete evaluations. Monitor/Complete nursing audit for the cluster, work closely with the Nursing Supervisor / Director of Nursing and Team to review findings, and develop a plan of correction. Monitors individuals’ medical/health needs and services. Interacts with primary medical specialists, hospitals, and various clinical staff as necessary. Advocate for individuals’ health care needs. Maintains ongoing communication with med liaison/designee. Provides support to site staff in maintaining health services for the individuals. Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues. Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload). Completes nursing assessments and related documentation via elect, e.g., RN Notes, nursing logbook, etc., thoroughly and within established time frames. Provides individual-specific nursing interventions. Responds to staff questions regarding individual-specific medical/nursing issues. PONS is current (for caseload) and signed by the staff. All PONS are maintained in EHR. Provides health-related training/consultation to residential staff. Annually, for each person in your caseload, complete: a review of the medical section Life Plan/CFA, medication audit (each home/day program). Participates in Nurse on call rotation. Obtain individual’s informed consent for medications, as per BDDSO Policy. Completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation. Maintains professional skills. Attends Nursing Discipline meetings. Attends/completes online mandated DDSO training, as well as available discipline-specific training. Identifies problems and/or opportunities for personal and/or nursing department improvement (s) and contributes to developing an action plan. Completes special projects/assignments. Computer skills including Microsoft word, excel and Electronic Health Record software. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addiction, or substance use disorders in a community setting. Substitution: A bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience. Additional Comments Please Note: This position covers 4 locations: Parkside Ave SOIRA 366-368 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Hawthorne SOIRA 367 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn, NY 11225 E 92nd St SOIRA 182 E 92nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Cleveland SOIRA 1038 Cleveland St, Brooklyn, NY 11208 This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193), Increase hiring rate ($9,980), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The Downstate adjustment and Geographic Pay Differential are also added to the job rate ($94,121). If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. ***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** 
$118,942 - $152,717 / year
Overview VNS Health Home Care RNs redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable- in their homes and community. Our nurses provide the Future of Care by meeting patients where they are. We design and deliver individualized care plans and exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need. Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you. What We Provid e Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO) , starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for h ealth insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care O pportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What You Will Do Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team . Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities. Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments. Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State Minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical/surgical environment Valid driver's license required for all areas outside of Manhattan Wound Care Certification or willingness to obtain within one year of hire preferred Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. 
