Registered Nurse (per diem)

Kent School•Kent, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (per diem) position is responsible for performing all nursing duties in accordance with the Connecticut State Nursing Act and facility policies. This role requires a holistic approach to patient/student care, providing emergency care, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining thorough documentation. The nurse will collaborate with the School Physician and other healthcare team members, and is expected to continuously seek educational opportunities to broaden their knowledge base. The position is for the 2026/27 School Year and is a per diem, academic year role.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing
2 years of work experience
Provide the highest level of nursing care to the entire Kent School community.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude.
Possess a high degree of professionalism.
Maintain an active CT registered nursing license and current BLS certification.
Punctual and dependable.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the Health Center schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the Connecticut State Nursing Act while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient/student.
Provide emergency care to students, employees, or others on Kent School campus as outlined in nursing protocol, using nursing assessment skills.
Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, as well as act on those changes to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Thorough documentation of all nursing visits and follow-up care provided for admissions or temporary admissions.
Accountable and responsible for each student admitted until transfer of patient care or shift change.
Assist School Physician in caring for patients along with giving a complete and thorough report on patients.
Perform routine nursing care while adhering to age-specific and universal precautions at all times.
Communicate with Kent School employees, students/patients, and their families as appropriate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team, including the Counseling department and Athletic Trainers.
Consistently seek educational tools in order to broaden the knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
Maintain an active CT registered nursing license and current BLS certification.
Understand the potential for exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood, BBP, and infectious/communicable diseases.