School Nurse
About The Position
The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. We have an opening for a School Nurse at the parochial school in the district for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. To fill this opening, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill this critical opening in our schools.
Requirements
- Valid RN license from the CT State Department of Health;
- Minimum of BS degree in Nursing;
- Two or more years of nursing experience (prefer at least one year dealing with children);
- Valid CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- at least one year dealing with children
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the school team as the designated health professional, (e.g. Planning and Placement Team, 504 Team, Crisis Team);
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive, well-organized records, logs, surveys, and reports in keeping with requirements of the State of Connecticut, and policies of the Wethersfield Board of Education;
- Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments;
- Monitor students with special needs for the purpose of maintaining them in the school setting;
- Supervise compliance with Connecticut State mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements;
- Coordinate the administration of prescribed medications and treatments for students in school and/or school sponsored activities;
- Responsible for training designated staff in medication administration, health records, and other health related issues;
- Provide health care treatment and/or emergency services to injured or ill students and staff;
- Assist families as necessary in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, needed immunizations, dental care or other health related needs;
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required.
- Perform other nursing duties and professional responsibilities consistent with the position and the mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School.
Benefits
- HUSKY state health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
