MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited and New York State Education Department approved nursing program or school which would qualify an individual to become licensed to serve as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State AND two years of experience as a School Nurse OR

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited and New York State Education Department approved nursing program or school which would qualify an individual to become licensed to serve as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State AND five years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse elsewhere.

(c) Any combination of education, training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) and (b) above.

       Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

The candidate must possess a valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at the time of application and maintain such license and registration for the duration of employment.

NOTE: You must submit your license and registration along with your application in order to be considered. Given that this is a “Training and Experience” examination, you may get extra credit and a higher score for continuing education or education above the minimum.