School Nurse

School Nurse (RN)

Location: Cornwall Consolidated School, West Cornwall, CT

Regional School District No. 1 is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered Registered Nurse to join our school community. School nurses play a vital role in supporting students' health, safety, and well-being, helping them remain healthy, engaged, and ready to learn. Working closely with administrators, educators, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, the School Nurse provides professional nursing services, promotes healthy school environments, responds to medical emergencies, and coordinates care for students with acute and chronic health needs. This position follows the school calendar, offering an excellent work-life balance while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students every day.

Qualifications:

• Hold a current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Meet the qualifications for a Connecticut school nurse in accordance with applicable Connecticut statutes and regulations.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Have at least one year of nursing experience within the past five years; experience in pediatric, adolescent, community, or public health nursing is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care and emergency medical treatment to students and staff.
• Assess student health concerns and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, state law, and Board of Education policy.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized healthcare plans and emergency care plans.
• Maintain accurate student health records and required state documentation, including immunization and health compliance records.
• Collaborate with families, physicians, school personnel, and community agencies to support student health needs.
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and other multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.
• Provide health education, training, and consultation to students and staff.
• Monitor communicable diseases and assist with infection prevention and public health reporting.
• Support the District's wellness initiatives and school safety and crisis response efforts.
• Perform other duties related to school health services as assigned.

Schedule: 182 workdays per year (180 student days plus two additional workdays), 6.75 hours per day, following the school calendar.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salary & Benefits: Salary: Competitive, starting salary range of $42.00 - $48.00 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including the same health and dental insurance offered to non-certified employees represented by AFSCME Local 1303-352 CBA, subject to the terms of the District's benefit plans.

Application/Interview Procedure: Apply online; click JobID: 1814. Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged. Interviews with a possible callback.

For more information, please contact the Principal, Leanne Maguire, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.