Connecticut Reap Falls Village , CT 06031
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description:
Anticipated Special Education Registered NurseApply Online
Category: Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted: 5/15/2024
Location: Region One School District
Date of Availability: 08/27/2024
Date Closing: When Filled
Description: Seeking special education 1:1 Registered Nurse for medically complex student. Responsibilities include providing nursing care in the school setting and during school-sponsored activities.
Qualifications:
Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Current Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a school nurse preferred.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification by a recognized provider required, renewable annually.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in school nursing, pediatric private duty, public health, or emergency room nursing is preferred.
Experience with medically fragile or special needs students preferred, including experience with cerebral palsy, g-tubes, and seizure and/or respiratory disorders.
Performance Responsibilities:
Provides personal care, assistance, and supervision as needed to student, including:
Toileting, including brief changes
Grooming, hygiene, dressing/undressing
Maintaining proper nutrition and hydration through g-tube feedings
Daily PH Reading / Reporting
Daily pulse-ox Reading / Reporting
Wheelchair transfers and positioning
Use of adaptive equipment as per physician order and under the direction of physical therapist such as, but not limited to, standers, wheelchairs, walkers, adaptive chairs, etc.
Provides nursing services during the school day.
Ensures safety and provides emergency medical care as needed based of student presentation and nursing assessment
Attends team meetings as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Working Conditions:
Friday), 6.5 hours per day (7:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.).
Thursday, 5 hours per day (9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.).
Salary/Benefits:
Salary: $39.13/hr.
Health / Dental Ins. Offered
Paid Holidays
See the Local 1303-266 Agreement for details
Application/Interview Procedure:
Apply Online; click JobID: 1460
Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.
Interviews with a possible call back.
For more information, please contact the Pupil Services office at 860-824-5639.
Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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