School Nurse (R.N.)

School Registered Nurse

Salary Range: Per Contract

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
• B.S.N. preferred, not required
• Valid State of Connecticut R.N. license to practice professional nursing
• Current certification in CPR

Reports To: Supervisor of Nursing Services

Job Goal:

• Implements the process and follow-up of diagnosing human responses to actual or potential health problems
• To provide the best physical and mental health care for all students thereby creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools
• Educate staff and students in the appropriate use of services offered in the Health Office
• To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absences due to illness and create a climate of health and well-being in the district schools

Performance Responsibilities:

• Collaborates to develop programs that meet the identified needs of students, families and school personnel
• Delivers effective prevention programs and services
• Coordinates health services for students
• Delivers effective screening and assessment services
• Delivers a continuum of effective nursing intervention services from early intervention through crisis response
• Assists students in monitoring and directing their personal development and capabilities
• Delivers effective referral and liaison services
• Collaborates and consults with other medical professionals to provide effective and efficient services
• Evaluates students' outcomes to ensure high-quality services
• Executes the medical regimen under the direction of a licensed Physician or Dentist

Terms of Employment: Ten month year, unless noted. Salary and work year by contract.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Supervisor of Nursing Services. Evaluation of school nurse is systematic, appropriate to meet the individual needs of evaluated staff members, and consistent with school nursing standards of practice.