Registered School Nurse - Per Diem

TemPositions; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team in a school setting. This role involves addressing various acute care needs and promoting community health through education and collaboration with students, staff, and parents. You will develop care plans, administer medications, and provide essential health screenings. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of students in public and private schools. If you are passionate about nursing and community health, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions.
• Administer medication and provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Educate students and staff on health procedures.

Skills

State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license

Previous experience in school nursing or substitute nursing

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 various acute care needs in the school (including the three "B's" of school nursing - bumps, bruises, and bellyaches) and promote community health by 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 staff regarding student care
3. Administer medication as prescribed by doctors
4. Collaborate with school personnel and parents
5. Provide emergency treatment to staff and students as needed
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 experience in school nursing or substitute nursing
• 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 committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or familial status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applications from minority groups and women are encouraged.