Substitute School Nurse (RN)

POSTING DATE: November 22, 2024
POSITION: Registered School Nurse / Daily Substitute
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid CT Registered Nurse License
SALARY: $32.78 per hour (2024-2025 school year)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On-Going

The Hebron Board of Education is seeking Substitute Registered Nurses to work at Gilead Hill and Hebron Elementary Schools the 2024-2025 school year. The School Nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing care for Hebron Public Schools students and staff.

Applicants who wish to apply should go to www.hebron.k12.ct.us – Navigation – Job Postings. Please click on the position for an application. In addition to application, please upload: copy of Resume, three (3) current letters of reference and copy of valid Nursing license. Applicants will be required to undergo background checks.

Job Summary:

The Nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing care for Hebron Public Schools students and staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provide direct professional nursing services to students and staff;

· Administer medication with appropriate documentation;

· Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with State mandates;

· Perform mandated screening procedures;

· Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff;

· Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues;

· Compile daily attendance records for each student;

· Perform other health or school related work as assigned.

· Periodically teach health related lessons to students.

· Provide health related trainings, as required, to staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with school health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Good knowledge of data entry, record keeping, and the SNAP system
• Knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies.
• Ability to observe the general physical condition of patients to detect signs of abnormalities.
• Ability to record observations completely, accurately, legibly, and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over telephone.
• Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in working with people.
• Ability to accept supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed to practice as a nurse in the state.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the physical ability to execute the full performance of duties for the position, including but not limited to: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.

Non-Discrimination

The Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws. Inquiries regarding the Hebron Board of Education’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Donald Briere Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Hebron Public Schools 508 Gilead Street, Hebron, Connecticut 06248 Tel. 860-228-2670 dbriere@hebron.k12.ct.us

Pay: $32.78 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Physical Setting:

• School

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33