Job Description:

SCHOOL NURSE

PURPOSE OF JOB 
The School Nurse functions as an on-site assessment and triage nurse. Provides health counseling services to students as well as medication administration. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 
Works under the direction of the Executive Director, or their designee who reviews work for completion, effectiveness and conformance with policy and procedure. Also consults with CTCA Medical Director who provides medical oversight and support.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED May supervise school staff who are medication certified 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 
Independently provides counseling and health education services to students and staff; serves as member of crisis intervention team; provides assessment of medical problems; determines need for physician or medical care; performs basic evaluative procedures and tests; performs primary first aid; ensured that controlled drugs are properly stored; makes referrals and follows up on student health needs; provides counseling on health related issues; maintains accurate medical records; writes reports; may administer medication; may administer routine tests or exam; maintains all medical supplies in adequate quantities; maintains defibrillator; ensures compliance with all state and federal laws governing school nursing standards; performs related duties as required.
Position is part-time: Approximately 20-25 hrs a week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY 
Knowledge of and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards; considerable knowledge of specialized patient/individual care applicable to school nursing; considerable knowledge of medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other professionals, community resources and providers; ability to act as role model to medication certified staff; supervisory ability 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE 
Current State of CT RN license (BSN/MSN preferred) Current CPR/First Aid Certification May be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application (including resume), a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made prior to appointment.

Please email letter of interest and resume to mckennac@ct-ca.org