School Nurse - Baird School

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide school nursing services to students and help maintain a healthy and supportive learning environment. This role involves supporting the health and safety of students during the school day, managing health-related incidents, and maintaining up-to-date health records. This position requires someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, and a passion for supporting student health and well-being. The Baird School offers a unique educational environment, providing an alternative for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) whose needs cannot be met in a regular education setting. Students engage in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming to develop skills and strategies that will enable them to succeed in the least restrictive educational environment.

Requirements

Graduation from an RN program
One to two years of experience
Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
Fingerprints: School

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a school nurse or in a pediatric nursing role preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and manage the health needs of students, including administering medication, first aid, and emergency care as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records, including immunization tracking and health assessments, annual hearing/vision screenings.
Communicate with parents, pediatricians, and school staff regarding student health issues and treatment plans.
Ensure compliance with state and federal school health standards of practice and regulations.
Promote overall health education and whole school, whole community and whole child initiatives.

Benefits

Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees
Comprehensive CBA
Blue Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families.
Two Dental options through Delta Dental
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!