River Street Autism Program Bloomfield Nurse -RN / LPN - JOB ID# 10705

Registered Nurse

CREC is expanding its team of Registered Nurses in our River Street Autism Program in Bloomfield. We are currently seeking a full time licensed RN to facilitate and strengthen the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to the learning process for each child. The right candidate will be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below. Join a great staff where you will serve as an appreciated and valued member of a supportive and collaborative team of professionals. The hours for the position will 8:00am to 4:30pm. All year long position with benefits vacation and sick time.

Job Duties:

• Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.
• Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children by providing health assessments and develops and implements health plans.
• Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate health needs of the students.
• Participates as the health team specialist on the child education evaluation team to develop the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Develops procedures and provides for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances.
• Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through preventative immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting contagious diseases.
• Assists with health education of the students and staff at designated schools. Provides leadership and/or support for wellness programs.
• Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison between the school and community. Serves as a resource person for promoting health careers.
• May engage in research and evaluation of the school acting as a change agent for school health programs and school nursing practices.
• Assists in formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school.
• Prepares reports and other documents as required or assigned. Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Job Specifications and Core Competencies:

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing ADN, Diploma, or BSN. Bachelors preferred.
• Licensure: RN Connecticut license.
• Experience: 2 years nursing experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Other Job Requirements: Ability to communicate appropriately with students, parents, school staff, and CREC staff is required. Demonstration of interpersonal skills necessary for communication with media, visitors, and community partnership representatives required.

Capitol Region Education Council