Substitute Registered Nurse (RN)

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignments

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LEARN Schools and Programs in Southeast Connecticut is seeking compassionate Substitute Nurses (RNS) to support schools and programs across the LEARN district. You will provide direct student health services, respond to health needs, and collaborate with school teams, families, and related service providers.

This flexible role offers opportunities across diverse educational settings, while supporting students with a wide range of medical and health-related needs.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in CT required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• CPR certification required; training may be provided if needed.
• Experience in school nursing, pediatrics, or working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student health services and care across LEARN schools.
• Administer medications, treatments, and health procedures per orders and policies.
• Respond to health emergencies and implement emergency care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of health visits, medications, and communications.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and healthcare providers.
• Support students with chronic health conditions or special healthcare needs.

Skills

RN license

School nursing

CPR certification

Pediatric care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Connecticut RN license

Job description

LEARN Schools and Programs | Southeast Connecticut

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Substitute Nurses (RNS) to support schools and programs across the LEARN district. Substitute nurses play an essential role in maintaining safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments by providing direct student care, responding to health needs, and collaborating with school teams, families, and related service providers. This flexible role is ideal for nurses who want to make a meaningful impact across diverse educational settings while supporting students with a wide range of medical, developmental, and health-related needs.

Why join us as a LEARN substitute nurse?

• Meaningful Impact: Help ensure students remain safe, supported, and ready to learn across LEARN schools and programs.
• Flexible Opportunities: Accept assignments that align with your availability while supporting a variety of school communities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside educators, administrators, related service providers, and health professionals who value teamwork and student-centered care.
• Professional Connection: Stay engaged in school nursing practice while gaining experience across diverse educational settings.
• Supportive Environment: Receive guidance from responsive school and district leaders who help ensure substitutes have the information needed to be successful.
• Student-Centered Focus: Support each learner's safety, dignity, belonging, and well-being throughout the school day.

Day to Day

• Provide substitute nursing coverage across LEARN schools and programs based on district needs and nurse availability.
• Deliver direct student health services, including assessment, first aid, illness response, and monitoring of student health needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and health-related procedures in accordance with physician orders, individualized health care plans, school protocols, and state requirements.
• Respond to health emergencies and implement emergency care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of health office visits, medications, treatments, and communications.
• Communicate with school administrators, families, healthcare providers, and school teams regarding student health needs when appropriate.
• Support students with chronic health conditions, disabilities, complex medical needs, or temporary health concerns.
• Follow LEARN policies, school procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in school nursing, pediatrics, public health, emergency care, or working with children and individuals with special healthcare needs preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school-based teams.
• Comfort providing care in a variety of educational settings and adapting to different school procedures.
• CPR certification required; training may be provided if needed.

Salary Range

• Substitute nurse rate based on LEARN's approved substitute nurse schedule.

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.