What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Nursing Supervisor/ School Nurse for Farmington Public Schools position at Farmington Public Schools (CT)?
- Candidates should hold a R.N. (Registered Nurse) degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. BS in Nursing preferred.
- Consideration will be given to the following:
- References that indicate the candidate exhibits nursing talent.
- Public health experience, specifically in an education environment, contributes to overall performance.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with students and staff.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pediatrics, public health, and/or med surg.
- CPR certification
- Current Connecticut license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. A Master’s Degree in a health-related field is preferred
- Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from a recognized provider (e.g. Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc.)
- Minimum of five years of school nursing experience. Recent experience as a lead, head or supervising nurse is preferred.
- Performs all the regular evaluative assessments of student health and duties listed in the School Nurse job description.
- Performs all related responsibilities and duties as detailed in the job description for School Nurse.
- Provides direct school nursing services when necessary due to nurse absences
- Supervises and supports the District’s school nurses and health office clerks
- Assists school administrators in the evaluation of school nurses and assists the Director of Special Services or designee in evaluating the District float nurse and health office clerks
- Supports administrators in recruiting, hiring, inducting and training new school nurses and health office clerks
- Establishes and manages required health screening programs
- Ensures school nurse protocols, including those in the District’s nursing manual, are current and align with legal requirements and best practices for school heath, safety and wellness
- Regularly communicates and collaborates with the District’s medical advisor as well as the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Connecticut State Department of Education, the Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD), and other agencies on matters related to school health, safety and wellness
- Routinely visits school health offices to support school nurse and health staff and to ensure professional behavior that is ethical and in accordance with legal requirements and best practice
- Participates in PPT and Section 504 meetings as requested
- Serves as a member of the District’s Health and Wellness Committees
- Coordinates, maintains and submits records and reports required by District policy and state agencies
- Supports school nurses and staff in developing and implementing care plans for students with complex medical needs
- Advises administrators and school nurse and health staff on budget development and the purchase and distribution of health equipment and supplies
- Assists the Special Services Department in scheduling and coordinating the assignment of substitute nurses, including 1:1 nurses
- Maintains a cooperative working relationship with faculty, staff and administrators
- Such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services or designee
- Instructs school nurses in the operation of testing and other medical equipment.
- Provides ongoing, high-quality training and professional development to the District’s school health and nursing staff in accordance with best practices and legal requirements
- Assists in the coordination of CPR/AED and BLS training opportunities for school nurses, faculty and staff
- Remains current with respect to best practices and emerging issues in school health, safety and wellness, and recommends policies, procedures and practices to promote safe and healthy school environments
- Accepts responsibility for personal professional development and growth.
- Seeks to find better health care procedures through sharing of ideas and continuous evaluation of school nursing practices.
- Organizes opportunities for staff development through in-service education
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
JobID: 2450
Position Type:
Support Staff/School Nurse
Support Staff/School Nurse
Date Posted:
2/4/2025
2/4/2025
Location:
Townwide
Townwide
Date Available:
immediately
immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Farmington Public Schools has an opening at West Woods Upper Elementary School for a full time, school year .5 District Nursing Supervisor / .5 School Nurse.
General Description: This position will work half time at WWUES as a school nurse with half time duties as the Nursing Supervisor for the district.
The Farmington Public Schools Nursing Supervisor (.5) oversees the District’s school health and nursing program and staff, which currently consists of seven building-based school nurses, one District-wide floating nurse, and two part-time health office clerks. This position oversees the implementation of Board policy and regulations related to health. The Nursing Supervisor serves as a resource to, and as liaison between and among, school nurses, health office clerks, students and their families, administrators, faculty and staff in matters related to school health, wellness and safety. This position includes the preparation of reports, scheduling of meetings, and coordination of health and screening programs.
The School Nurse implements Board of Education policy and regulations related to health. This position is responsible for instructing and assisting students in maintaining good physical, mental, and social health. The role of the School Nurse was created for the purpose(s) of supporting school staff in assessing the health needs of students, developing emergency care plans and individual health plans. Complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care of ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.
As a district, we are also committed to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting, mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.
Starting Date: Immediately
Work Schedule: One hundred eighty (180) school days and four (4) preparatory days prior to the official opening day of school. Nurse : seven (7) hours per day
Work Schedule: One hundred eighty (180) school days and four (4) preparatory days prior to the official opening day of school. Nurse : seven (7) hours per day
Salary: Nurse’s salary scale $55,412 - $67,732 commensurate with experience with additional $5,000 stipend as Nursing Supervisor
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:
Reports To: Is supervised by the District’s Director of Special Services or designee
Supervisory Responsibilities: School nurses and health office clerks
Work Schedule: One hundred eighty-four (184) school days and six (6) preparatory days prior to the official opening day of school. Seven and a quarter (7.25) hours per day.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nursing Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
Mechanical Requirements:
Professional Development:
Physical Requirements:
The Farmington Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, alienage, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.
Salary : $55,412 - $67,732
