Substitute School Nurse

BROOKLYN SCHOOLS; Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Schools is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide healthcare to students, conduct screenings and coordinate referrals to medical providers. The role acts as a liaison among school staff, families and healthcare partners to advocate for a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications per medical orders, supervising health staff, and maintaining accurate health records in compliance with CT laws and district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Connecticut RN license issued by the Connecticut Department of Health
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to meet physical job requirements including computer work, electronic and written charting and notes, lift, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to maximum of 20 pounds, assisting students with ADL skills and positioning
• Ability to complete work with frequent interruptions

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to students and perform health screenings.
• Coordinate referrals to medical, home or private health care providers.
• Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for healthcare and a healthy school environment.
• Administer medication in compliance with medical orders and State guidelines.
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate health paraprofessional.
• Screen for illness and manage exclusion/readmission policies for infectious diseases.
• Follow laws and regulations regarding reporting abuse and illness to authorities.
• Maintain current records, activity logs, progress reports, treatment plans and files.
• Comply with professional, ethical and legal codes of conduct for nurses per CT Health and Education guidelines.
• Attend in-services as required.
• Promote good public relations by appearance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of district information.

Skills

RN license

CPR/First Aid/AED

Communication skills

Public relations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Title: Substitute School Nurse

Reports To: Building and District Administration

Description: Provide healthcare to students, perform health screenings, and coordinate referrals to medical, home or private health care providers. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for healthcare and a healthy school environment.

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of students
• Provide quality healthcare and services to students in need under the guidelines of school nursing
• Provide leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment
• Actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning
• Administer medication in compliance with medical orders and State guidelines
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate health paraprofessional
• Screen for illness, authorize exclusion and readmission of students with infectious and contagious diseases
• Follow laws and regulations regarding reporting abuse and neglect, and illnesses to proper authorities
• Maintain current records, activity logs, progress reports, treatment plans and all other necessary files
• Comply with professional, ethical and legal codes of conduct, standards for Nurses as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Health and Connecticut State Department of Education
• Use mandatory assessments, professional evaluations and assessments to evaluate students
• Attend in-services as required
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, education and conversation
• Maintain strict confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for students and staff
• Interact with students and staff and promote overall wellness
• Respond to questions and offer support in an appropriate and timely manner
• Create and maintain a professional and approachable atmosphere for all
• Perform related duties as assigned by administration

Qualifications

• Valid State of Connecticut RN license issued by the Connecticut Department of Health
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to meet physical job requirements including computer work, electronic and written charting and notes, lift, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to maximum of 20 pounds, assisting students with ADL skills and positioning
• Ability to complete work with frequent interruptions

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills and ability to work effectively with others

• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including the Connecticut State Department of Education governing special education