Part-time School Nurse

Stonington Public Schools • Saint Michael, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Michael's School is seeking a part-time School Nurse to provide health services to students. This position is part of the Student Support Services team and will work up to 22.5 hours per week. The schedule will be determined by the school and the Health Services Supervisor. The nurse will be responsible for acquiring a working knowledge of District policies, procedures, and personnel philosophy, utilizing the Board's email system, relating positively with staff, students, parents, and the public, and handling multiple issues simultaneously.

Requirements

• Holds a valid CT RN license from the State Department of Health Services to practice professional nursing.
• Has one year of work experience within the last five years.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR certificate).
• Receives 15 hours of continuing education in school health every two years (Public Act 23-167 sections 34 and 35).

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed a bachelor's degree program in nursing or 30 credits towards a master's degree program in nursing from a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school.
• Successfully completed two years of full-time equivalent employment in nursing, one of which must be in pediatric, adolescent, community, or public health nursing within the past five years; or one year of full-time employment in pediatric, adolescent, community, or public health nursing within the past five years and 15 semester hours of a graduate program leading to a master's degree with a concentration in nursing or an equivalent combination.
• School nurse certification is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of nursing software (SNAP).

Responsibilities

• Provide health services to students.
• Acquire a working knowledge of District policies, procedures, and personnel philosophy.
• Utilize the Board's email system.
• Relate in a positive, friendly manner with staff members, students, parents, and the public.
• Handle multiple issues, concerns, and tasks simultaneously.

What This Job Offers

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