School Nurse Part time (.5)

Farmington Public Schools • Farmington, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Farmington Public Schools is hiring a part-time (0.5) School Nurse based at Farmington High School. The nurse may float within the district when needed. The position implements Board of Education health policies and regulations and supports students in maintaining good physical, mental, and social health.

The School Nurse supports staff in assessing students’ health needs and developing emergency care plans and individual health plans. The role includes complying with laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; caring for ill, medically fragile, or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to families and school personnel; and identifying health problems for referral and treatment. The district emphasizes supporting the whole child through a trusting, mutually respectful, and inspiring culture that values student individuality and professional practice.

The position is scheduled for 3.5 hours per day across 180 school days, plus four preparatory days before the official opening of school. The schedule and salary are prorated to 0.5. The starting date is November 11, 2026, or as soon as filled thereafter. Applicants should submit a resume and two reference letters with their online application.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (R.N.) degree.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut.
• At least two years of experience in pediatrics, public health, and/or medical-surgical nursing.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with students and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Public health experience, particularly in an educational environment, contributes to overall performance.
• References indicating nursing talent.

Responsibilities

• Implement Board of Education policies and regulations related to health.
• Instruct and assist students in maintaining good physical, mental, and social health.
• Support school staff in assessing students’ health needs and developing emergency care plans and individual health plans.
• Comply with laws relating to student health, including requirements for parental and guardian consent.
• Provide appropriate care to ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students.
• Provide health information and serve as a resource to parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Identify health problems and refer students for proper treatment.
• Float within the district when needed.

Benefits

• Seven and a half sick days and two planned absence days, prorated to start date.
• Additional $700 stipend for meetings.
• Additional $1,500 for a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree