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ESS Substitute School Nurse
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A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
$71,285 / year median in Connecticut
+12% projected growth
Job Description
This opportunity is at New Milford School District Substitute School Nurse An ESS substitute school nurse assists in providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for students by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the schools. Responsibilities Provide critical care services to medically fragile students as assigned Administer medications from physicians' orders Maintain medication records and reports Communicate with medical, nursing, and district personnel Manage and provide health room services, including first aid and CPR, according to established procedures Provide guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents according to professional standards Qualifications Education Employment Verification - Act 16-67 Nurse Certification, RN Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Certification State/FBI Criminal History Clearance Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance Privacy Information When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as: Contact details (name, email, phone, address) Application materials (resume, work history, education, references) Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) We use this information to: Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications Conduct interviews and background checks Manage our recruitment and hiring processes Comply with applicable legal obligations We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities. You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information. For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy Click here if you reside in all other U.S.