School Nurse - Medically Fragile - 2 Positions

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-30
Available: August 2012
District
 

POSITION :                                        School Nurse -   2 Positions   Full Time                                           

 

SCHOOL :                                          District  

 

STARTING DATE :                           August, 2012

 

RESPONSIBILITIES :                      ·     Assume the responsibility for the delivery of

                                                           health care to  Students with multiple disabilities

                                                           including significant physical and medical

                                                            needs                                      

 

·         Provide relevant health counseling and guidance to school age children

                            

·         Implement all federal, state and local screening mandates and laws

 

·         Assist in planning the health care of the special needs students by developing individual health care plans and coordinating the various services available

 

·         Participate in professional activities/workshops

 

·         Float to other schools as determined by needs

 

REMUNERATION :                          ·     Appropriate step on the salary scale for nurses

    

QUALIFICATIONS :                         ·    Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing currently

                                                                  licensed  to practice in the State of Connecticut

                                                            ·      Experience in school setting as a Registered Nurse

                                                                 within the 5  years immediately prior to employment.

                                                                  Experience in tracheotomy care is preferred

                                                              Education:  12 Academic credits of higher learning beyond the 

                                                              preparation in Nursing.  Bachelor of Science preferred.  Current 

                                                              CPR required.                                                         

       

                                               

APPLICATIONS :                             Please apply on line through the following link:

                                                            www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

                                                           

The Newtown Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities and employment practices.  The Newtown Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of a disabling condition as it applies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Contact information for coordinators of Title IX (sex discrimination), Title VI (race, creed and color) and Section 504 (disabled students) are found in district policies at our website.

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