School Nurse - RN

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team in a school setting. This vital role involves caring for students' health needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Your expertise will help address acute care needs and promote health education among students and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the community and support the well-being of students in various educational settings. If you are passionate about nursing and education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license

Previous school nursing/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 cover any acute care needs in the school (including the three "B's" of school nursing - bumps, bruises, and bellyaches) and are community-oriented, including 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 as needed to staff and students
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/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 and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of 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 members of minority groups and women are encouraged.