School Nurse Part time (.5)

Farmington Public Schools (CT); River Glen (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5 Sick days

2 Planned Absence Days

Stipend for meetings

Bachelor's Degree stipend

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a part-time School Nurse based at Farmington High School and will float within the district when needed. The nurse implements Board of Education policy, supports student health, and develops emergency and health plans while ensuring compliance with health laws for ill or medically fragile students.

Starting date is November 11, 2026. The .5 FTE role runs 3.5 hours/day across 180 school days plus 4 prep days.

Qualifications

• RN degree and CT license to practice required.
• BS in Nursing preferred.
• References indicating nursing talent encouraged.
• Public health experience in an education setting is valued.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and staff.
• Minimum of two years in pediatrics, public health, and/or med surg.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist students in maintaining good physical, mental, and social health.
• Support staff in assessing health needs and developing emergency and individual health plans.
• Comply with health laws; care for ill or medically fragile students and refer when needed.
• Provide health information and serve as a resource to parents, guardians, teachers, staff and admins.

Skills

Public health experience

Rapport with students

CPR certification

Pediatrics experience

Med surg experience

Education

RN degree

CT license to practice

BS in Nursing preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Farmington Public Schools

• Position Type: Support Staff/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Farmington High School
• Date Available: 11/11/2026

Farmington Public Schools has an opening for a part time (.5) School Nurse based at Farmington High School and will float within the district when needed.

General Description:

The school nurse implements Board of Education policy and regulations related to health. This position is responsible for instructing and assisting students in maintaining good physical, mental, and social health. The role of the School Nurse was created for the purpose(s) of supporting school staff in assessing the health needs of students, developing emergency care plans and individual health plans. Complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care of ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

As a district, we are also committed to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting, mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.

• Candidates should hold a R.N. (Registered Nurse) degree and be licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. BS in Nursing preferred.
• Consideration will be given to the following:
  • References that indicate the candidate exhibits nursing talent.
  • Public health experience, specifically in an education environment, contributes to overall performance.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with students and staff.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pediatrics, public health, and/or med surg.
  • CPR certification

Starting Date: November 11, 2026 or as soon as filled thereafter

Work Schedule: Prorated to part time (.5) 3.5 Hours per day One hundred eighty (180) school days and four (4) preparatory days prior to the official opening day of school.

Salary: Prorated to part time (.5) $30,188.89 - $36,683.03 commensurate with experience (based upon per the 2026-2027 Nurse's salary scale per union agreement for full time $60,377.77 - $73,366.05 ).

Additional $700 stipend for meetings, $1500 for Bachelor's Degree

Benefits include 7.5 Sick days and 2 Planned Absence Days (prorated to start date).

It is the policy of the Farmington Board of Education that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability and/or physical disability. Questions concerning Title IV or Title XI compliance should be directed to:Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.