Substitute School Nurse

Wethersfield Public Schools seeks a Substitute School Nurse to provide health services across the district's elementary, middle, and high schools. You will be placed in the substitute pool and work on an on-call basis for planned and unplanned daily openings. Work hours vary depending on the school assignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated health professional on school teams, including Planning and Placement Teams, 504 Teams, and Crisis Teams
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and well-organized health records, logs, surveys, and reports in compliance with Connecticut State requirements and Wethersfield Board of Education policies
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff, and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments
• Monitor students with special needs to support their continued participation in the school setting
• Support compliance with Connecticut State mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments for students in school and school-sponsored activities
• Provide health care treatment and emergency services to injured or ill students and staff
• Assist families in obtaining medical homes, HUSKY state health insurance, immunizations, dental care, and other health-related services as needed
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license from the Connecticut State Department of Health
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Two or more years of nursing experience
• Valid CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of nursing experience working with children

Schedule and Compensation

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Compensation: $300 per day worked
• Position remains open until filled