What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full/Part-time School Nurse position at Putnam Science Academy Main Office?
Putnam Science Academy is hiring a Full/Part-time School Nurse
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide medical advice to students, regarding illness, medical appointments, and procedures
- Transport students if needed to medical appointments, test,s and procedures
- Help to train staff
- Coordinate and dispense medicines as needed for each student
- Organize and check all medical paperwork of students upon acceptance to PSA and advise families on annual physicals
- On-call to give advice about possible treatment of students, when not able to be on site
- Assist in the writing of all medical policies and procedures
- The point of contact for medical issues
- To hold all completed health work-related documents
- Work with government agencies to ensure that all certificates are up tp date and inspections meet the highest standard for health and hygiene
- Monitor the quality of medical offerings in line with the PSA plan and to maintain a self-review
- Stay ahead of all medical and legal issues that completely cover the school
- Take responsibility for keeping up-to-date with subject knowledge and in maintaining personal professional development
- Maintain CPR and First Aid courses
- Attend training and meetings when necessary to fill the need of the schools medical requirements
Pediatrics
Physical setting:
School Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
School Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Current active CT Nursing License, RN (required)
BLS and First Aid
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Personal days
Sick days
Bereavement
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000