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Substitute

Substitute School Nurse

JobID: 1882

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute School Nurse


Location:
  District Wide


Date Available:
  08/31/2023


Closing Date:
  Until filled


  ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Substitute School Nurse
Date Posted: July 17, 2023

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students’ ongoing education in a safe and secure learning environment.  Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.
 
We have an immediate opening for a Substitute School Nurse within Wethersfield Public Schools.  To fill this opening, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill this critical opening in our school.  The chosen candidates will be placed in our substitute pool and will be “on call” for planned and unplanned daily openings at any of our elementary schools, middle school and high school.  Work hours will vary depending on the school.
 
Position:                     Substitute School Nurse
School:                        All schools
Reports To:                Director of Special Services
Start Date:                  August 31, 2023
Compensation:          $300 per day worked
Application Date:      Posting will remain open until filled

Our substitute school nurse will:
• Fill in as a member of the school team as the designated health professional, (e.g. Planning and Placement Team, 504 Team, Crisis Team);
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, well-organized records, logs surveys and reports in keeping with requirements of the State of Connecticut, and policies of the Wethersfield Board of Education;
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.  Monitor students with special needs for the purpose of maintaining them 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/or school sponsored activities;
• Provide health care treatment and/or emergency services to injured or ill students and staff;
• Assist families as necessary in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, needed immunizations, dental care or other health related needs;
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following key characteristics on the job:
• Ability to diagnose and provide appropriate health care services;
• Enthusiasm for helping children;
• Respectful attitude in working with students, families and staff;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality;
Candidates must hold the following credentials:
• Valid RN license from the CT State Department of Health;
• Minimum of BS degree in Nursing;
• Two or more years of nursing experience (prefer at least one year dealing with children);
• Valid CPR certification.
Interested applicants must apply online at:  http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx
 
Wethersfield Public School System/Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and to other designated youth groups.  The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System’s nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:  Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT  06109
 




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