School Nurse

Brookfield Public Schools; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Public Schools in Connecticut seeks an experienced School Nurse for Candlewood Lake Elementary School. The role involves providing medical care to students and staff, leading health education, screenings, and emergency response on campus.

You will collaborate with school officials and medical advisors to maintain health policies and ensure safe on-site care. Requirements include an active Connecticut RN license and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in school nursing and in First aid, Sports injuries, and Minor trauma.
• Provide medical care to pupils, staff and visitors on site.
• Promote health education throughout the School community.
• Perform health screenings, coordinate referrals, maintain children with chronic health problems, and act as a first responder to emergencies.
• Skill in concussion protocol, crisis intervention for acute illnesses and emotional disturbances.
• Participate in revision of school health policies and procedures, and implementation of the school medication policy.
• Educate faculty in blood borne illnesses, seizure precautions, and epi-pen administration.
• Teach First Aid and Safety to faculty and students.
• Manage difficult medical emergencies involving student injury and provide immediate first aid.
• Work closely with the Medical Advisor, Administration, School Counselors and School Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to pupils, staff and visitors on site.
• Promote health education throughout the School community.
• Teach First Aid and Safety to faculty and students.
• Manage medical emergencies and respond to on-site injuries.
• Coordinate health screenings and referrals, and support students with chronic health needs.

Skills

School Nursing

First Aid

Sports Injuries

Minor Trauma

Emergency Response

Health Education

Crisis Intervention

Medication Policy

EpiPen Administration

Concussion Protocol

Education

RN License

Job description

Brookfield Public Schools is looking for an excellent School Nurse for Candlewood Lake Elementary School

Location: Candlewood Lake Elementary School- Brookfield Public Schools
Position Type: School Nurse - Nurses Union
General Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Experience in school nursing and in First aid, Sports injuries, and Minor trauma.
• Provide medical care to pupils, members of staff and to visitors while on site.
• Promote health education throughout the School community.
• Perform health screenings, coordinate referrals, maintain children with chronic health problems, and act as a first responder to emergencies.
• Skill in concussion protocol, crisis intervention for acute illnesses and emotional disturbances.
• Participate in revision of school health policies and procedures, and implementation of the school medication policy.
• Educate faculty in blood borne illnesses, seizure precautions, and epi-pen administration.
• Teach First Aid and Safety to faculty and students.
• Manage difficult medical emergencies involving student injury and provide immediate first aid.
• Work closely with the Medical Advisor, Administration, School Counselors and School Social Worker

Starting Salary - $42.64/ hour
Candidate must hold a current RN License from the State of Connecticut and at least 1 year of current experience to be considered for this position.
Brookfield Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.