Horizons - Nurse

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation's largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

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To apply

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Manage all student medical forms and medical administration forms. Provide first aid and minor medical care to children in the program as necessary. Ensure that the program has sufficient first-aid supplies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain all student medical forms and records.
• Notify teachers, staff, and food service of allergies or other conditions.
• Provide first aid to students if necessary.
• Administer medications as authorized by students' physicians.
• Manage emergency medical situations that may arise with students.
• Maintain all required documentation for the State of CT and Sacred Heart University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• CT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Extremely high integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Three years of experience working with children and/or in a school or camp setting.
• Dedication to Horizons SHU mission.

Unusual Working Conditions

This is a seasonal summer program position. Staff are required to attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, community events, and clean-up/reporting days.


This is a full-day position.

• Training Days generally run 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
• Program days are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dates of Program:

• Training week: 6/22 through 6/26/26
• Program Days: 6/29 through 8/7/26
• Clean-up & Reporting Days: 8/10 & 8/11/26

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.