Director of Nursing - School Nursing Services
Company: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Director of Nursing - School
Nursing Services - New York City (R10239) Location: New York City,
NY (Multiple School Districts, Travel Required) Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary: $200,000/year About Greenlife Healthcare
Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide
recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals
with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics,
nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to
match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills
and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic and
operational leadership and oversight for all contracted school
nursing services delivered to NYC School Districts, ensuring
high-quality, student-centered care aligned with the Office of
School Health (OSH) mission and Agency Quality Standards. This role
is responsible for clinical governance, supervision structures,
training systems, and compliance with all DOE/DOHMH, NYS Nurse
Practice Act, and Medicaid-related requirements. Why Join Us?
Competitive Compensation: $200,000/yr benefits Work Schedule:
Full-time (40 hours/week) (travel to schools across DOE Nursing
Regions required) Professional Growth: Lead one of the nation's
largest school nursing programs Impactful Work: Shape health equity
and student wellness across NYC schools Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's in Nursing,
Public Health, Health Administration, or related field preferred.
Licensure: Current, unencumbered New York State Registered
Professional Nurse (RN) license and registration (required).
Experience: Demonstrated experience managing multi-site nursing
services, including supervision, training, and quality assurance
for a large field-based workforce. Strong knowledge of NYS Nurse
Practice Act, pediatric/chronic disease management (asthma,
diabetes, allergies/anaphylaxis, seizures), and emergency care in
school or community settings. Experience with health information
systems and secure documentation; prior experience with ASHR, SESIS
or similar systems preferred. Demonstrated commitment to equity,
cultural and linguistic competence, and serving diverse
communities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with
proven ability to work effectively with public agencies, schools,
and families. Core Competencies Clinical leadership and judgment in
school/public health nursing. Staff management, coaching, and
performance improvement. Strategic planning and decision-making
under complex contract requirements. Data-driven quality
improvement and problem-solving. Equity-focused and culturally
competent practice. Job Responsibilities Provide overall clinical
leadership for all nurses deployed to DOE and nonpublic schools,
1:1 assignments, transportation, D75, and per diem coverage. Design
and oversee the supervisory structure (including ratios not greater
than 1 supervisor per 30 school nurses and per 50 individualized
nurses) to ensure ongoing monitoring, site visits, and performance
improvement. Ensure all clinical supervisors and trainers maintain
active NYS RN license and registration and strong proficiency with
OSH systems (ASHR, SESIS successor, DOE email, WeLearn, ANT/Vendor
Portal, etc.). Develop and oversee policies and procedures to
ensure nurses consistently follow OSH policies, NYS Nurse Practice
Act, and DOE/DOHMH IT Acceptable Use Policies. Lead development and
execution of clinical training and retraining programs (core
OSH-required trainings, CATCH, high-frequency diagnoses, emergency
response, ASHR documentation, FERPA/language access, Medicaid
compliance). Establish and monitor systems ensuring timely
submission of all required documentation to OSH (training records,
timesheets, performance plans, incident reports) and accurate use
of OSH-required systems. Collaborate closely with OSH Nursing
leadership and DOE program staff to plan coverage, respond to
clinical concerns, and align practice with OSH Agency Quality
Standards (judgment, collaboration, equity, continuous quality
improvement). Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) using data
from site visits, OSH feedback, documentation audits, and
family/school input to identify trends and implement corrective
actions. Oversee investigation and reporting procedures for
unprofessional conduct as required by NYS Office of the Professions
and OSH. Participate in audits, Medicaid compliance activities, and
data requests from DOE, DOHMH, and state/federal agencies; ensure
adherence to DOE Medicaid Compliance Plan and exclusion screening
requirements. Promote culturally competent and equitable care,
including workforce diversity, culturally responsive practice, and
equitable support for high-need populations (D75, 1:1,
transportation, early childhood, high school). How to Apply: Submit
your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call (800) 608-4025 to lead
school health transformation in NYC. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
- Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.
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