Substitute School Nurse

Wethersfield Public Schools • Wethersfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wethersfield Public Schools is hiring a Substitute School Nurse to provide nursing coverage at any of its elementary schools, middle school, or high school. Substitute nurses are placed in an on-call pool for planned and unplanned daily openings. Work hours vary depending on the school. The position pays $300 per day worked and is available as soon as possible. The nurse serves as a designated health professional and member of school teams, supports students’ health and safety, and works with families and school staff.

Requirements

• Valid RN license from the Connecticut State Department of Health.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Ability to diagnose and provide appropriate health care services.
• Enthusiasm for helping children.
• Respectful attitude when working with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality.
• Superior communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience dealing with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated health professional and participate as a member of school teams, such as the Planning and Placement Team, 504 Team, and Crisis Team.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and well-organized records, logs, surveys, and reports in accordance with Connecticut requirements and Wethersfield Board of Education policies.
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff, and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.
• Monitor students with special needs to help maintain them in the school setting.
• Support compliance with Connecticut-mandated physical examination and immunization requirements.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to students at school and/or school-sponsored activities.
• Provide health care treatment and emergency services to injured or ill students and staff.
• Assist families, as necessary, in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, immunizations, dental care, or other health-related services.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time