SCHOOL NURSE (FLOAT)

Middletown Public Schools • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a qualified School Nurse (Float) to provide general school nursing services from within the school health office. The role is committed to population health, including implementing and supporting physical and mental health initiatives within the school. The nurse must be capable of independent, critical thinking during medical emergencies and possess skills in the ambulatory through special care needs scope of practice for nursing. The position involves walking hallways of significant distance in a timely manner and some mild to moderate lifting.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN licensure required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Possession of valid State Nursing (RN OR LPN) license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to display flexibility to meet the operational demands of the department activities.
• Ability to adhere to and model organizational values and Work Pillars.
• Ability to interact with students, families, co-workers and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize PowerSchool program.
• Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize CTSEDS platform.
• Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize Google suite of programs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state education laws, including Title IX, the Carl Perkins Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and state-specific reporting requirements (e.g., student data and 504 plans).
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and ability to successfully utilize Relay/Medicaid on-line platform.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community providers.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proficiency in Gastrostomy tube feedings and medication administration, tracheostomy care and suctioning, catheterization (clean and sterile), and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous school nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatric nursing may substitute for school nurse experience depending upon skills experience.
• Prior pediatric, school nursing or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and supporting physical and mental health related initiatives within the school.
• Maintaining general school nursing services from within the school health office.
• Providing ambulatory through special care needs scope of practice for nursing.
• Performing Gastrostomy tube feedings and medication administration.
• Performing tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Performing catheterization (clean and sterile).
• Responding to emergency situations.
• Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree