Registered School Nurse - Full Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to work in school settings across various educational institutions. This role involves addressing acute care needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with educators and parents to ensure student health and safety. You will play a vital role in providing health education and emergency care, making a significant impact on the community. If you are passionate about student health and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity allows you to make a difference in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Connecticut is mandatory.
• Experience in school nursing is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for students and consult with staff.
• Administer medication and provide emergency treatment as needed.

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 address acute care needs in the school (including the three "B's" of school nursing - bumps, bruises, and bellyaches) and are community-oriented, 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 staff regarding student care
3. Administer medication as required by doctor's 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 discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, 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 law. Applications from minority groups and women are encouraged.