School Nurse

Job Title: School Nurse
Location: Meriden, CT 06450

Join Meliora Academy, a private, special education day school serving students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum and related disorders. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including applied behavior analysis, we provide individualized instruction and one-on-one support to help students reach their maximum potential. Our team of BCBAs, special education teachers, and related service providers work collaboratively with families and school districts to create a supportive, inclusive environment.

Why Join Us?

• Compensation - $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 based on education and experience.
  
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
  
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
  
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
  
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
  
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
  
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
  
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a School Nurse

• Health Record Management & Compliance
  Reviews and obtains health records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensures all students have the required physicals. Develops and implements student Health Care Plans.
• Health Assessment & Communication
  Interprets a student’s health status to instructional teams and administrators. Provides ongoing health assessments and communicates concerns to parents. Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual student needs.
• School Health Protocols & Emergency Management
  Develops, monitors, and implements school health management protocols. Develops procedures and provides for emergency nursing management for injuries and illnesses. Promotes information and assists in the control of communicable diseases.
• Health Education & Staff Training
  Provides health education to students and families. Serves as a resource to teachers and instructional teams regarding health instruction. Provides staff training in basic first aid, EpiPen use, disease prevention, and CPR.
• Collaboration & Team Participation
  Participates in IEP plan development and attends team meetings as needed. Member of the Internal Review Board to support health-related decisions.
• Medication Administration & Compliance
  Develops and implements medication administration policies and procedures. Manages all OTC and prescription medications for students, ensuring state standards and documentation are followed. Ensures all doctor’s orders and expiration dates of medications are up to date. Contacts doctors’ offices when needed to update orders or clarify prescriptions. Obtains parent permission and release forms for any contact with healthcare staff.
• Regulatory & Compliance Standards
  Maintains all elements of healthcare standards for school nurses as described by DOE.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Must hold a valid Connecticut State nursing license and state certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, staff, and parents.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, and parents, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Greenwich Education Group - Meliora Academy, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!