School RN & Health Advocate for Student Well-Being

Naugatuck Public Schools; Millville (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Naugatuck Public Schools seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) at Andrew Avenue Elementary School to provide comprehensive health services and advocacy for students and staff. The nurse will coordinate care with home, school, and community resources, ensuring compliance with state laws and district policies while promoting a healthy school environment.

The role includes collaborating with EIP/SAT/504 teams, managing medications, performing screenings, creating IHCP/IEMP plans, and maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• A valid RN license from the State Department of Health Services.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a health professional on the school team (EIP/SAT/504/Crisis/PPT).
• Assesses health needs and provides referrals for students and staff.
• Provides emergency first aid and helps identify safety hazards.
• Confers with parents, students, teachers and staff to interpret health assessments.
• Monitors students with special needs to keep them in school.
• Provides guidance and counseling to families on health topics.
• Maintains accurate health records and reports per CT and BOE policies.
• Determines compliance with state immunization and health assessments.
• Coordinates administration of prescribed medications and trains staff.
• Works on vision, hearing, and postural screenings and follow-ups.
• Writes IHCPs and integrates into IEPs/504 Plans; develops IEMP when needed.
• Makes home visits for health problem identification and management.
• Arranges for physical exams by the school medical advisor and interprets results.
• Serves as a health resource to teachers/admins with current health information.
• Monitors attendance when medical documentation is required.
• Keeps up-to-date with CT health laws and nursing best practices.
• Continues professional development through conferences and readings.
• Performs other nursing duties as required.

Education

RN license

CPR Certification

Job description

Naugatuck Public Schools seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) at Andrew Avenue Elementary School to provide comprehensive health services and advocacy for students and staff. The nurse will coordinate care with home, school, and community resources, ensuring compliance with state laws and district policies while promoting a healthy school environment.

The role includes collaborating with EIP/SAT/504 teams, managing medications, performing screenings, creating IHCP/IEMP plans, and maintaining thorough