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Job Description:

New Hartford Public Schools is Seeking a Full-Time Nurse

The New Hartford Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a full-time nurse (RN/LPN). A current CT RN/LPN License is required along with up-to-date CPR/First Aid Training.

Job Description:

New Hartford Public Schools is seeking a skilled and dedicated School Nurse to join our team for the upcoming school year.

Key Responsibilities: (list not all inclusive)

• The ability to assess and evaluate the health status of each student in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish a health plan in collaboration with the lead nurse.
• The ability to interpret the health status and medical findings to the student, parent and staff responsible for the child.
• The ability to recommend to the administration modifications in the educational program for a student due to changes in the student's health or medical status.
• Excellent communication skills to serve as liaison between the parents, school and community in health matters.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing health screenings.
• The ability to observe students, as needed, to detect health problems/issues.
• Excellent organizational skills needed to maintain cumulative health records on all students.
• The ability to assume responsibility to render emergency care to a student or staff member when injured or ill.
• The ability to review and recommend revisions in school nursing policies and procedures.
• The ability to digitally document medical notes and information using the districtwide data collection tool (PowerSchool).
• General ability to use technology to store information digitally, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications:

• LPN or RN
• Currently licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Health.
• Current certification in CPR

Salary:

• $45,000-$47,000 depending on experience (with benefits)
• $3,000 RN Stipend
• $2,500 ESY Nurse Stipend upon selection/assignment

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Application Package Must Include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Current Letters of Recommendation
• Certification
• Completed NHPS Job Application

Send Application Package (as a single PDF) To:

voghels@newhtfd.org

OR

Jeffrey Sousa

Superintendent of Schools

P.O. Box 315

New Hartford, CT 06057