Nurse / Med Nurse

Staff Registered Nurse / Med Nurse - Full-Time Location: Avon, CT Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: 36 weeks/year during the academic year, with limited summer hours Setting: School-Based Wellness Center Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Staff Registered Nurse / Med Nurse to provide comprehensive health and nursing care to students in a school-based wellness center. The nurse will assess and treat illnesses and injuries, administer medications, maintain accurate health records, and collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, parents, faculty, and administration. This position is primarily active during the school year when students are on campus, with limited hours during the summer. Key Responsibilities Student Health & Nursing Care Assess and treat students for illnesses and injuries. Respond to students requiring nursing care while on call. Provide care and testing for communicable illnesses in accordance with school policies. Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE and sanitization. Administer daily, controlled, and non-controlled medications. Document student visits accurately using electronic health record systems. Communicate with parents, faculty, administration, and healthcare providers regarding student health needs. Medication Management Maintain accurate controlled-substance inventories and conduct weekly medication counts. Communicate with parents, pharmacies, and physicians regarding medication orders and compliance. Monitor and promote medication adherence. Keep Health Center staff informed of medication changes and updates. Coordinate medication orders and preparations with parents and prescribing providers during the summer. Ensure proper disposal of expired or discontinued medications. Health Center Operations Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Health Center environment. Follow established nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. Attend nursing and staff meetings as required. Maintain all required nursing licenses and certifications. Work collaboratively with the nursing and medical leadership team to ensure appropriate student care. Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, community health, or a similar setting is a plus. Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Schedule Requirements Full-time during the academic year, approximately 36 weeks per year. Limited hours during the summer. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overnight on-call shifts. When on call, the nurse must be available to report to the Health Center as needed. Candidates must live within approximately 30 minutes driving distance of the school. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Potential tuition remission benefit for eligible full-time employees after meeting applicable service requirements Patient Population The nurse will primarily provide care to high-school-age students and young people in a school-based wellness environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Protouch Staffing