School RN Lead

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

• Provide comprehensive leadership and direction for the School Health Services Program across the district.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support all school nursing staff, including Registered Nurses and Health Assistants.
• Plan and provide orientation for new nursing staff.
• Organize and lead regular staff meetings and professional development to ensure adherence to current nursing practices.
• Prepare the annual Board of Education School Health Office Supplies Budget.
• Prepare requisitions and allocate supplies and equipment for the School Health Services Program across all schools.
• Maintain awareness of current State and District regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure total program compliance.
• Coordinate a system to maintain accurate student health records, oversee statistical reports, and complete mandated State surveys.
• Provide consultation to nursing staff on the management of children with typical and special health care needs.

Clinical Care and Case Management

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including illness and injury assessment, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Develop and manage Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) and Emergency Health Care Plans for students with chronic and complex medical needs.
• Conduct mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.) and ensure immunization compliance across the student population.
• Provide nursing support for medically fragile students during transportation and field trips as required.
• Support summer school nursing coverage and nursing support for school-sponsored activities.
• Respond to crisis events and provide bereavement support when requested.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between the School Health Program, the State and local Health Departments, and local Health Care Providers.
• Initiate regular communication and collaboration with the School Medical Advisor to maintain current Standing Orders, Medical Protocols, and communicable disease surveillance.
• Participate actively as a member of school interdisciplinary teams, including PPT, 504, Emergency Preparedness, and Tools for Schools committees.
• Interpret and effectively communicate school health policies and procedures to staff, parents, and administration.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to promote student wellness, safety, and academic success.
• Provide health education and consultation to students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community.
• Communicate with physicians and families to coordinate and optimize care for individual students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Significant clinical nursing experience, preferably in public health, pediatrics, or school nursing.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical or educational setting.
• Experience developing and managing individualized health care plans for students or patients with complex medical needs.
• Strong working knowledge of Connecticut school health regulations, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and district leadership.