What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Stafford Public Schools?
- Maintains a comprehensive school health program.
- Assesses varied immediate health problems presented by students. Implements appropriate nursing action through data collection, assessment, planning and intervention.
- Provides planning, implementation and evaluation of required screening programs including vision, audiometric, postural, growth and development, and pediculosis.
- Implements follow-up referral process for students determined to have specific needs based upon the screening procedures.
- Provides for documentation and follow-up of communicable diseases and intervention required for immunization standards.
- Manages long term/chronic health problems which impact the educational process by developing and implementing nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions unique to students’ needs.
- Assists in the implementation of an emergency care system within the school to provide appropriate assessment and intervention.
- Assists in planning and implementation of required health/physical assessments for students.
- Collects information about the health and developmental status of students in a systematic and continuous manner; utilizes data to determine nursing diagnoses.
- Maintains complete, up-to-date cumulative health records and other appropriate documentation.
- Maintains the school health office and monitors supplies and equipment.
- Initiates a healthy school environment by using nursing judgment to evaluate classroom and other general areas for health and safety hazards, and by motivation, reinforcing, and encouraging students and school staff to participate in developing attitudes enhancing healthy behaviors.
- Collaborates with school administration and school staff regarding student health needs and health issues.
- Participates as a member of school-based teams to assess student needs and recommend interventions.
- Completes daily record-keeping including student visit and medication logs.
- Dispenses medication in keeping with Board policy and current legal requirements.
- Conducts staff in-services regarding health issues.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
JobID: 1743
Position Type:
Pupil Services/School Nurse
Pupil Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
2/28/2025
2/28/2025
Location:
West Stafford School
West Stafford School
Date Available:
August 2025
August 2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
STAFFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
NON-AFFILIATED POSITION
REQUIREMENTS: CT RN Nursing License Required, BSN Preferred
SALARY / BENEFITS: $46,804.00 with an additional $1,000 stipend for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Employee Pays 11% of Health / Dental Premium, or Waiver Stipend. District Provides Life Insurance; 50% of the HSA Deductible; and 50% Match of Employee Contributions to Defined Contribution Plan (up to 6% of salary).
AVAILABILITY: August 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Interested candidates should apply on-line (link available at www.stafford.k12.ct.us> Employment Opportunities) and include a resume, three (3) letters of reference and a copy of current nursing license.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
E.O.E.
Posting #58 (CC# 331)
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
NON-AFFILIATED POSITION
POSITION: School Nurse at West Stafford School (full-time, 10.5 month position)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS: CT RN Nursing License Required, BSN Preferred
SALARY / BENEFITS: $46,804.00 with an additional $1,000 stipend for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Employee Pays 11% of Health / Dental Premium, or Waiver Stipend. District Provides Life Insurance; 50% of the HSA Deductible; and 50% Match of Employee Contributions to Defined Contribution Plan (up to 6% of salary).
AVAILABILITY: August 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Interested candidates should apply on-line (link available at www.stafford.k12.ct.us> Employment Opportunities) and include a resume, three (3) letters of reference and a copy of current nursing license.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
E.O.E.
Posting #58 (CC# 331)
Salary : $46,804
