Student Health Champion — School Nurse

Danbury Public Schools CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a registered nurse to join the Health and Nursing Services team. The nurse will serve as the designated health professional for students, manage health records, coordinate medications, and provide preventative health services within the school setting.

The role requires CT RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of pediatric or community health nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Connecticut RN license to practice professional nursing.
• CPR certification currently.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably pediatrics or community health.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the health professional on the school team (e.g. PPT, 504, Crisis Team).
• Maintains accurate health records and reports per CT/state policies and DPS.
• Coordinates administration of medications and trains staff on administration per CT regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, and postural screenings and follows up on deviations from normal.
• Writes IHCPs for students with special needs and integrates them into IEP/504 plans as indicated.
• Provides health care and emergency services to students and staff when needed.
• Attends staff meetings and performs other nursing duties as required.

Skills

RN license

Pediatrics

Health assessment

Emergency care

CPR

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a registered nurse to join the Health and Nursing Services team. The nurse will serve as the designated health professional for students, manage health records, coordinate medications, and provide preventative health services within the school setting.

The role requires CT RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of pediatric or community health nursing experience.