School Nurse (RN) - PM Shift

Cheshire Academy • Cheshire, CT

90d

About The Position

Cheshire Academy has an opening for a part-time school nurse for the PM shift (1:00PM to 5:00PM). This is a non-exempt position. The role involves working under the direction of the Director of the Richmond Health Center, collaborating with a team of health professionals, faculty, and student populations. The nurse provides primary and episodic health care for boarding and day students in an academic environment, playing a pivotal role in health maintenance, education, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. This position includes rotating weekend coverage and on-call duties, requiring the nurse to be available for two overnight on-call shifts on weekday evenings and weekend overnight on-call when on rotating weekend coverage.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of CT required.
• BLS certification (minimum) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferably in a school setting, urgent care or emergency room.
• Live within 20-30 minutes of Cheshire Academy.
• Competent with electronic medical records and Microsoft office suite products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school setting.
• Positive attitude and ability to model appropriate behavior for students.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary, acute, and chronic nursing care for students, adhering to facility protocols and policies.
• Independently triages, evaluates and treats illness and injuries and refers to Medical Providers when appropriate.
• Develops and maintains current health care plans.
• Administers prescribed and over-the-counter medication in accordance with facility standing orders and medication policies.
• Conducts daily medication counts and documents all medication administration precisely in the electronic medical record.
• Manages and coordinates medication refills, monitors for effectiveness of medication and safely stores all medications.
• Documents all care in the electronic health record and maintains medical records and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the health information of the students.
• Assures compliance with state mandates involving immunizations and physical examinations.
• Identifies and responds to campus health emergencies, coordinating with Emergency Medical personnel.
• Reports student excuses and absences for Health Center visits through computerized attendance program.
• Coordinates medical and psychological services with off-campus health care providers.
• Coordinates transportation for off-campus student medical appointments.
• Assists in management of International Health Insurance plans.
• Assists in planning and executing yearly influenza and Covid vaccine clinics.
• Coordinates catch-up vaccinations at the Department of Public Health as needed.
• Provides health information, education, and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Performs, interprets, and processes urine screenings on students.
• Provides first aid for employees and documentation of OSHA workman's compensation claims.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• When on call, responsible for answering the on-call phone and triaging student health concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree