Registered School Nurse - Per Diem

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team in a school setting. In this role, you will provide essential health services to students, addressing acute care needs and ensuring a safe environment for learning. Your responsibilities will include developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with school staff and parents. If you are passionate about student health and well-being, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Join us in fostering a healthier future for our students!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license

Previous school nursing or 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 be 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 doctors' orders
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 school nursing or 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 covered persons based on 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 law. Applications from minority groups and women are encouraged.