Registered School Nurse - Full Time

TemPositions; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join their team in a school setting. This role involves addressing acute care needs of students and collaborating with school staff to ensure a healthy environment. You'll develop care plans, administer medications, and educate students and staff on health procedures. If you are dedicated to promoting student health and well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive community that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career path in school nursing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Experience in school nursing or similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions.
• Administer medication as required by doctors' orders.
• Monitor student immunization records and provide health education.

Skills

State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license

Previous school nursing/substitute nursing experience

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Knowledge of school laws and policies

BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications

Knowledge of state health regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Are you interested in working as a school nurse with students in public, private, parochial, elementary, and high schools? We are currently seeking Registered Nurses to work in a school setting. In this position, you will cover any acute care needs in the school (including the three "B's" of school nursing - bumps, bruises, and bellyaches) and are community-oriented, including providing health information to students, teachers, principals, and parents.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions
2. Consult with teachers, school administrators, and other school staff regarding student care
3. Administer medication as required by doctors' orders
4. Collaborate with school personnel and parents
5. Provide emergency treatment as needed to staff and students
6. Monitor student immunization records
7. Educate students and staff on health procedures
8. Perform hearing, vision, and other health screenings

Skills:

• State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Previous school nursing/substitute nursing experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications
• Knowledge of state health regulations

Company Overview

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.