Nurse at Ethical Culture Fieldston School – New York, New York

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

The Nurse is knowledgeable of best practices and will comply with established procedures and protocols in caring for students with chronic and acute illness, as well as injuries and illnesses that arise during the school day. In addition, the nurse will communicate as needed with families, administrative staff, school psychologists, athletic trainers, registered dieticians, and fellow nurses.

We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse for our Middle/Upper School Division for the 26/27 School year. If the successful candidate is an internal applicant, a resulting vacancy may be created at our Manhattan campus. Please note that this posting may be used to fill our current vacancy and a potential vacancy as a result of the hiring process.

This is a full time 1.0 FTE (full time equivency) position beginning on September 1, 2026. The hiring range for this position will be $75,261-$184,830.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Nurse will include:

• Providing routine and emergency triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and caring for student-patients with acute injuries/illnesses and or student-patients with long term care needs including diabetes, allergy, asthma, and seizures;

• Administering routine and emergency medications to students with comprehensive documentation;

• Maintaining and reviewing virtual health forms, including physicals, eye examinations, consent forms, and immunization records;

• Communicating pertinent medical and health information to families;

• Assessing student health concerns on an individual and division-wide basis, and deliver medical care, intervention, and community education as needed;

• Referring students and families for appropriate follow-up medical care and continue to partner with families on ongoing issues;

• Preparing documentation and supplies to accompany day and overnight trips;

• Overseeing medical emergency response protocols;

• Understanding child abuse and maltreatment reporting requirements and processes;

• Working in partnership with the Student Support & Wellness team to ensure students are treated with a whole-child approach;

• Maintaining the integrity of patient health information with the utmost confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and school policies;

• Maintaining nursing office supplies, answering phone calls and emails, maintaining paperwork and treatment/clinical notes, and communicating with the divisional main offices on attendance matters;

• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources;

• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;

• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings as required;

• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in nursingCurrent New York State RN License;

• Current certification in AHA or equivalent CPR/AED;

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;

• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;

• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;

• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.

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