School Nurse

WETHERSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wethersfield Public Schools in Wethersfield, CT, is seeking a School Nurse for Corpus Christi Catholic School for the 2026-2027 year. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:15am–2:45pm, 188 days, with competitive compensation.

Requirements include a valid CT RN license, BS in Nursing, and at least two years of nursing experience, preferably with children; duties include health services, records, medication administration, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license from the CT State Department of Health.
• Minimum of BS degree in Nursing.
• Two or more years of nursing experience (prefer at least one year dealing with children).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated health professional on the school team (e.g. Planning and Placement Team, 504 Team, Crisis Team).
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, well-organized records, logs, surveys, and reports per CT requirements and district policies.
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments; monitor students with special needs.
• Supervise compliance with Connecticut State mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements.
• Coordinate administration of prescribed medications and treatments; train staff in medication administration and health records.
• Provide health care treatment and/or emergency services to injured or ill students and staff.
• Assist families in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, needed immunizations, dental care, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other nursing duties as required.
• Perform other nursing duties consistent with the school's mission.

Skills

Experience with children

Healthcare teamwork

Education

BS in Nursing

RN license CT

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wethersfield Public Schools

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Available: ASAP

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
School Nurse

Date Posted: August 26, 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. We have an opening for a School Nurse at the parochial school in the district for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. To fill this opening, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill this critical opening in our schools. Position: School Nurse
School:Corpus Christi Catholic School

Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Special Services, and Nurse Supervisor
Start Date: August 2026

Compensation: $54,309-$67,630 (Full-Time annual)
Work Schedule: 7:15am-2:45pm (Monday � Friday) (188 days)
Application Date: Position will remain open until filled

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the school team as the designated health professional, (e.g. Planning and Placement Team, 504 Team, Crisis Team);
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, well-organized records, logs, surveys, and reports in keeping with requirements of the State of Connecticut, and policies of the Wethersfield Board of Education;
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments; Monitor students with special needs for the purpose of maintaining them in the school setting;
• Supervise compliance with Connecticut State mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements;
• Coordinate the administration of prescribed medications and treatments for students in school and/or school sponsored activities; Responsible for training designated staff in medication administration, health records, and other health related issues;
• Provide health care treatment and/or emergency services to injured or ill students and staff;
• Assist families as necessary in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, needed immunizations, dental care or other health related needs;
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required.
• Perform other nursing duties and professional responsibilities consistent with the position and the mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following key characteristics on the job:

• Ability to diagnose and provide appropriate health care services;
• Enthusiasm for helping children;
• Respectful attitude in working with students, families and staff;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license from the CT State Department of Health;
• Minimum of BS degree in Nursing;
• Two or more years of nursing experience (prefer at least one year dealing with children);

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

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