ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews periodically, with appropriate staff, the needs of any student receiving medication.
• Provides telephone consultation in cases as needed.
• Implements the policies and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, and administration of medication.
• Reviews all documentation pertaining to the administration of medications for students not less than once each month.
• Manages school accident situations. Counsels students in personal health, hygiene, and other matters, as necessary.
• Refers students to their private physician and arranges for students to be picked up by parent/guardian in incidents of illness.
• Serves as needed on pupil study teams and at PPT conferences.
• Reviews orders or changes in orders and administers medications at various schools based on written orders from a physician or standing orders from the medical advisor.
• Carries out nursing responsibilities as requested by the school nurse supervisor.
• Supervises school health aides as necessary.
• Develops reports, provides information and services as are customarily associated with the position of school nurse and any related activities as may be necessary or requested by the school nurse supervisor. Develops reports and provides information and services customarily associated with the school nurse position and any related activities as necessary or requested by the school nurse supervisor.

Performs other duties as appropriate and required.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications associated with this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,033.00 - $56,279.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Windsor Locks, CT 06096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person