PM School Nurse (Part-Time, On-Call, 10-Month)

Cheshire Academy; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Academy in Connecticut seeks a part-time school nurse for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a 12:00PM–4:00PM PM shift. This 10-month role includes rotating weekend coverage and on-call overnight shifts when on rotation, providing 24-hour coverage during the school year.

The nurse delivers primary and episodic care to boarding and day students, maintains health records, administers meds, coordinates care with providers, and supports immunization and health education efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in CT is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience, preferably in a school setting, urgent care or ED.
• Live within 20-30 minutes of Cheshire Academy.
• Competent with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary, acute, and chronic nursing care for students.
• Independently triages, evaluates and treats illness and injury.
• Develops and maintains current health care plans.
• Administers prescribed and OTC medications per standing orders.
• Manages medication refills and securely stores all meds.
• Documents care in electronic health records and maintains records.
• Maintains confidentiality of students' health information.
• Ensures immunizations and physicals meet state requirements.
• Coordinates health emergencies and relays info to EMS and family.
• Collaborates with off-campus providers for follow-up care.
• Coordinates transportation for off-campus appointments.
• Assists with International Health Insurance plans and vaccine clinics.

Skills

BLS Certification

Nursing experience (3+ yrs)

Adolescent health care

On-call readiness

Education

RN license CT

BLS certification

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Job description

Cheshire Academy in Connecticut seeks a part-time school nurse for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a 12:00PM–4:00PM PM shift. This 10-month role includes rotating weekend coverage and on-call overnight shifts when on rotation, providing 24-hour coverage during the school year.

The nurse delivers primary and episodic care to boarding and day students, maintains health records, administers meds, coordinates care with providers, and supports immunization and health education efforts.