School Nurse

School Nurse

Brookfield Public Schools is looking for an excellent school nurse for Candlewood Lake Elementary School. Position type: school nurse. General tasks include experience in school nursing and in first aid, sports injuries, and minor trauma. Provide medical care to pupils, members of staff, and visitors while on site. Promote health education throughout the school community. Perform health screenings, coordinate referrals, maintain children with chronic health problems, and act as a first responder to emergencies. Skill in concussion protocol, crisis intervention for acute illnesses and emotional disturbances. Participate in revision of school health policies and procedures, and implementation of the school medication policy. Educate faculty in blood borne illnesses, seizure precautions, and epi-pen administration. Teach first aid and safety to faculty and students. Manage difficult medical emergencies involving student injury and provide immediate first aid. Work closely with the medical advisor, administration, school counselors, and school social worker. Starting salary - $42.64/hour. Candidate must hold a current RN license from the state of Connecticut and at least 1 year of current experience to be considered for this position. Brookfield Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.