Lead School Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced Lead School Nurse (RN) to provide clinical leadership for a school health program in Wilton, Connecticut. This is an opportunity for a strong nurse leader who enjoys working with children and wants to combine hands-on nursing with team leadership, program oversight, and community collaboration.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, community-focused work environment
• Leadership opportunity with meaningful impact on student health and wellness
• Predictable school-based environment and schedule
• Opportunity to remain clinically involved while advancing into nursing leadership

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Connecticut Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Significant clinical nursing experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical or educational environment
• Experience managing patients or students with complex medical needs
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable school health requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Must Haves

• Lead, support, and provide clinical guidance to school nursing staff across the program
• Develop and oversee Individualized Health Care Plans and Emergency Health Care Plans
• Coordinate care for students with chronic, complex, and medically fragile conditions
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements, mandated screenings, health records, and state reporting
• Collaborate with the School Medical Advisor on standing orders, medical protocols, and communicable disease surveillance
• Participate in PPT, 504, emergency preparedness, and interdisciplinary meetings
• Coordinate with parents, physicians, administrators, and public health agencies
• Provide direct student nursing care and emergency response when needed

Preferred Background & Skills

• Previous school nursing experience
• Pediatric, public health, or community health nursing background
• Previous experience leading or supervising RNs or clinical staff
• Knowledge of Connecticut school health regulations
• Experience with medically fragile children
• Familiarity with PPT/504 processes
• Experience developing clinical policies, protocols, or staff education
• Strong conflict-resolution and parent communication skills