Nurses / One on one Nurse / Highland ( One Year Contract)

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a full-time school nurse assigned to Highland Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year in a one-on-one support role. The nurse provides health services, educates students and staff, and follows state health policies for a safe learning environment.

Requires CT RN license, CPR/AED certification, and a strong ability to communicate with families and school personnel. Prior pediatric or school-health experience is preferred; salary is $35/hour with hours described

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Connecticut, BSN preferred.
• CPR/AED certification current.
• Experience in school-health or pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services and education to students and staff.
• Follow CT health policies and school health protocols.
• Maintain effective nurse-parent communication and report as required.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

CPR/AED certification

Communication with families

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) CT license

BSN preferred

Job description

Full Time (One on one) SCHOOL NURSE THIS IS A ONE YEAR POSITION (BASED AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) FOR 2026/2027 SY ONLY Primary Purpose To provide health services and education to students and staff regarding school health issues, policies, and services with particular responsibilities for the student they are assigned to as a 1 on 1 Nurse. Duration: This is a temporary, position for the 2026-2027 school year only. Employment in this position is anticipated to end at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year and does not create an expectation or guarantee of continued employment beyond the term of the appointment. Continuation of the position beyond the 2026-2027 school year would be contingent upon available funding, continued programmatic need, and Board of Education approval. Schedule: 15 min before School hours begin and 15 min after school hours Monday - Friday Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Follows Board of Education and State of Connecticut health policy and practices, to ensure a healthy school environment for assigned responsibility/student
• Develops and maintains effective nurse/school and parent communication.
• Follows emergency medical care and routine injury/illness care policies, protocols, and facilities, and medical orders per provider and State guidelines.
• Provides medical knowledge to special education programs and family.
• Provides medical knowledge to school physical education and athletic and health education programs regarding student specific needs
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to provide care for ill or injured students and advise to seek medical care as needed.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., MS Office, Google Applications, PowerSchool).
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to report work orally and in writing to supervisors as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.
• Work in standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: RN required (BSN preferred); Valid license to practice in Connecticut. Must meet all applicable qualifications for school nurses under Connecticut General Statutes 10-212 and applicable regulations.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

Education: Registered Nurse from an accredited college or university. Experience: It is preferred that the applicant have 10 years or more of hospital/community nursing experience and experience in school health area relating to pediatrics. Salary: $35/hour Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.