Nurse Substitute School Nurse

Job Description:

Title: Substitute School Nurse (2026-2027 School Year)

Position Purpose

Provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and referral services related to student health needs to reduce absences, support learning, and promote a healthy school environment.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, parents, staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care for students.
• Support and assist in maintaining a comprehensive school health program.
• Collect and review student health information for compliance with immunization requirements and Board policies.
• Conduct health screenings, immunization clinics, and vision/hearing testing as required.
• Provide nursing assessment and care for ill or injured students, including first aid and referrals.
• Evaluate student health needs and update care plans accordingly.
• Implement Board policies related to exclusion and readmission for communicable diseases.
• Maintain accurate health records in compliance with state, federal, and Board requirements.
• Develop and implement Individualized Health Care Plans (IHPs) as needed and coordinate with IEP/504 teams.
• Provide nursing interventions to promote health, prevent illness, and support rehabilitation.
• Participate in school-based teams (e.g., crisis teams, PPT, 504 meetings).
• Provide health counseling and education to students, families, and staff.
• Communicate student health needs to parents, staff, and medical providers as appropriate.
• Provide training on emergency procedures (e.g., Heimlich maneuver, bloodborne pathogens, emergency response).
• Contribute to reports and data collection related to school health services.
• Provide health-related assessments for staff as requested.
• Notify appropriate parties regarding student illness or injury per Board policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

• Medical equipment including glucose monitors, stethoscopes, thermometers, and blood pressure devices
• Computer systems and standard office software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing practice, medical terminology, anatomy, illness/injury care, and public health principles
• Ability to assess and provide care for students in a school setting
• Strong communication skills with staff, families, and healthcare professionals
• Basic math skills for medication and health-related calculations
• Proficiency with computers and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet)
• Ability to problem-solve and work with diverse student populations, including students with special needs
• Ability to follow medical guidance and coordinate with supervisors, physicians, and school staff
• Strong written and verbal reporting skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Safety Requirements

• Complies with all nursing safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable state/federal laws
• Follows Board policies regarding bloodborne pathogens and health-related procedures

Travel Requirements

• May require travel between school buildings

Physical and Work Environment

• School-based environment
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and medical supplies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (health-related coursework required)
• Master's degree preferred
• Must meet Connecticut school nurse certification requirements (CT Reg. Sec. 10-212-2)
• Experience with pediatric or school health nursing preferred

License/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Current CPR certification