: Part Time School Nurse, District Float, M-F, 8:45a-12:45p
SCHOOL
: Newtown Public Schools - District
STARTING DATE
: ASAP
REMUNERATION
: Per the Newtown Public Schools Contract
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide routine and emergency health care, including medication administration, to students
grades pre-k through grade 12.
Initiate, develop, maintain, & coordinate student health condition management (EHCP, IHCP,
504, IEP, Homebound) & make appropriate referrals. Promote and protect the optimal physical, social and emotional health of school-age children in
order to support the education process.
Implement all federal, state and local screening mandates and laws.
Observe, identify and address health patterns and atypical findings.
Maintain, evaluate and interpret cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of the
students.
Provide health education and appropriate referrals to community resources for students and
families.
Serve as a liaison between the student, school and home.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; related
degrees considered.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut.
Current CPR/BLS Certification required.
Minimum of one year experience in hospital nursing, school health nursing, community health
nursing, or pediatric nursing.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong technology skills and knowledge of Google sheets and docs.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.
We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated,
and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
Interested candidates must apply online through the following link: