School Nurse

School Nurse – Squadron Line School (Grades K–6)

Simsbury Public Schools

Simsbury Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse for Squadron Line School, serving students in Grades K–6. This position is available to begin as soon as possible.

Position Details

• Location: Squadron Line School
• Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Work Year: 192 days per year
• Hourly Rate: $48.83–$52.29
• Start Date: ASAP
• Full benefit package (medical, dental, life, DC pension) in accordance with the bargaining unit contract linked here.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), as required by state law.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• At least one full-time equivalent year of RN experience within the past five years; pediatric experience preferred.
• Twelve credits or equivalent continuing education units (CEUs) or workshops in areas designated by the State of Connecticut.

Position Responsibilities

The School Nurse supports student health, safety, and well-being to help ensure students can fully participate in their educational experience. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student health records and medical histories.
• Conducting required screenings, including vision, hearing, and posture.
• Providing emergency care to students and staff who become ill or injured at school.
• Administering prescribed medications for chronic and emergency health conditions.
• Referring students for appropriate medical care and following up as needed.
• Monitoring the school environment for health, safety, and sanitation concerns.
• Implementing communicable disease control procedures and communicating health guidance to students, families, and staff.
• Providing guidance and support to students, families, and school personnel regarding physical, emotional, and social health concerns.
• Maintaining emergency health information and processing accident reports as required.
• Collaborating with school administrators and health services personnel to address student health and welfare needs.
• Performing other duties appropriate to the position as assigned.

Reports To

Supervisor of Health Services and School Principal.

How to Apply

Interested employees should submit complete the on-line application procedure and upload resume, license information, and reference letters.

Open Until Filled

Simsbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Simsbury Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.