Registered Nurse, Part-Time, Overnight Shift - 3-4 Nights/Week

American School For The Deaf; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 1 year

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for overnight coverage (3-4 nights/week). Position includes med administration, student care, and on-site health services for students and staff.

Requires CT RN license and CPR, with prior school-nurse experience preferred; sign-on bonus after one year. Responsibilities include documentation, emergencies, screenings, and field-trip support.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification.
• Three years of prior school nurse experience preferred.
• Ability to use sign language or willingness to learn.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document for all students.
• Assist Medical Consultant as needed.
• Address students' medical and emergent needs.
• Provide care for in-patient students.
• Conduct annual student screenings and documentation.
• Handle shift-change responsibilities and accompany students on field trips.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Nursing assessment

Crises management

Confidentiality

Sign language willingness

Independent practice

Education

Connecticut RN license

CPR certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Registered Nurse, Part-Time, Overnight Shift - 3-4 Nights/Week

Active - Regular part-time Main Campus - W. Hartford, W. Hartford, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1433

Salary Range: $42.00 To $45.00 Hourly

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

NURSE (RN)

REVISED: 03/02/2026

POST: 10/13/2026

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Nurse

Department: Student Health Center

Description: Part-Time, 20+ Hours per Week, Benefits Eligible

Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Director of the Student Health Center and the Student Health Center Medical Consultant, the nurse will provide medical care to students and staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Responsible for medication administration and documentation for all students.
• Assists Medical Consultant as needed.
• Addresses student’s medical and emergent needs.
• Provision of care of in-patient students.
• Annual student screenings and documentation.
• Change of shift responsibilities.
• Serves as a member of the Student Health Center Team.
• Assists Director of Student Health Center with paperwork when requested.
• As needed, accompany students on off-site trips such as field trips and outside appointments.
• Other related duties as assigned .

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to think analytically, critically and reflectively.
• Ability to practice nursing that meets the needs of clients cared for using logical thinking and accurate nursing skills.
• Proficient with integrating professional knowledge into practice.
• Ability to assess and manage crises.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the client's right to privacy.
• Ability to function independently following standing orders and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must possess a current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse and be CPR certified.
• Three years of prior school nurse experience preferred.
• Applicant must have the ability to use sign language or willingness to learn.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license .
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.