Lead Nurse

Newhtfd; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Nurse stipend

ESY Nurse stipend

Benefits

Job summary

New Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Lead Nurse (RN) to supervise school health services for the upcoming year. The role requires CT RN licensure and CPR certification, with responsibilities including overseeing health plans and supporting LPNs, and collaborating with families and staff.

The ideal candidate will assess student health needs, coordinate emergency care when needed, and help revise school health policies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Connecticut RN license.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience leading nursing staff and creating health plans in a school setting.
• Ability to assess student health and develop individualized health plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nurse reviews and creates all health plans and supports LPNs in the district.
• Assess and evaluate students' health status to develop health plans with the lead nurse.
• Interpret health findings to students, parents and staff responsible for the child.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health assessment

Education

CT RN license

CPR certification

Job description

The New Hartford Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a full-time Lead nurse (RN) position. A current CT RN License is required along with up-to-date CPR/First Aid Training.

Job Description

New Hartford Public Schools is seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Nurse to join our team for the upcoming school year.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Nurse reviews and creates all health plans and supports LPNs in the district.
• The ability to assess and evaluate the health status of each student in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish a health plan in collaboration with the lead nurse.
• The ability to interpret the health status and medical findings to the student, parent and staff responsible for the child.
• The ability to recommend to the administration modifications in the educational program for a student due to changes in the student’s health or medical status.
• Excellent communication skills to serve as liaison between the parents, school and community in health matters.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing health screenings.
• The ability to observe students, as needed, to detect health problems/issues.
• Excellent organizational skills needed to maintain cumulative health records on all students.
• The ability to assume responsibility to render emergency care to a student or staff member when injured or ill.
• The ability to review and recommend revisions in school nursing policies and procedures.
• The ability to digitally document medical notes and information using the districtwide data collection tool (PowerSchool).
• General ability to use technology to store information digitally, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

• RN
• Currently licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Health
• Current certification in CPR
• $57,000-$60,000 depending on experience (with benefits)
• $3,000 Head Nurse/RN Stipend
• $2,500 ESY Nurse Stipend upon selection/assignment

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.