RN - School Health Nurse

Registered School Nurse
Salary Range: Per Contract
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

Online Application
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Official Transcripts
Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
East Hartford Board of Education Nurses: Submit Letter of Interest Only to Human Resources by closing date.
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.