What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse RN position at OAK GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for promoting the health and well-being of students, providing medical care, and ensuring a safe and healthy school environment. The School Nurse will serve as a critical resource for students, staff, and families regarding health-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage student health concerns, including acute illnesses and injuries.
- Maintain accurate medical records for each student, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Provide education on health topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) and follow up on referrals as necessary.
- Respond to emergencies in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitor student immunization records to ensure compliance with state mandates.
- Participate in the development of school health policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hold a valid RN license from the Connecticut State Department of Public Health to practice professional nursing.
- Has successfully completed a bachelor's degree program in nursing or thirty credit hours toward a master's degree program in nursing from a NLN accredited school.
- Has successfully completed two years of full-time equivalent (FTE) employment in nursing, one of which must be in pediatric, adolescent, community, or public health nursing within the past five years or one year FTE employment in pediatric, adolescent, community or public health nursing within the past five years and fifteen semester hours of a graduate program leading to master's degree with concentration in nursing.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Certification in school nursing by national nursing certifying body, when eligible.
We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about student health to apply for this vital role within our school community.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $39.04 - $44.33 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 15 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Physical Setting:
- School
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License issued from CT State Department of Public Health (Required)
- CPR/AED certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mansfield Center, CT 06250 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39 - $44