School Nurse
Simsbury, Connecticut
Posted Oct 27
- License
- RN licenseCurrent Connecticut license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), as required by state law.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Connecticut license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), as required by state law. Check your license
- Experience
- The School Nurse supports student health, safety, and well-being to help ensure students can fully participate in their educational experience.
- Also asks
- Conducting required screenings, including vision, hearing, and posture.
- Also asks
- Maintaining emergency health information and processing accident reports as required.
- Also asks
- Twelve credits or equivalent continuing education units (CEUs) or workshops in areas designated by the State of Connecticut.
- Also asks
- Position Responsibilities
- Also asks
- Responsibilities include:
- Also asks
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student health records and medical histories.
- Also asks
- Providing emergency care to students and staff who become ill or injured at school.
- Also asks
- Administering prescribed medications for chronic and emergency health conditions.
- Also asks
- Referring students for appropriate medical care and following up as needed.
- Also asks
- Monitoring the school environment for health, safety, and sanitation concerns.
- Also asks
- Implementing communicable disease control procedures and communicating health guidance to students, families, and staff.
- Also asks
- Providing guidance and support to students, families, and school personnel regarding physical, emotional, and social health concerns.
- Also asks
- Collaborating with school administrators and health services personnel to address student health and welfare needs.
- Also asks
- Performing other duties appropriate to the position as assigned.
- Also asks
- Supervisor of Health Services and School Principal.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
- Experience
- At least one full-time equivalent year of RN experience within the past five years; pediatric experience preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Connecticut staff rolesConnecticut staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $50/hr, across 355 postings.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
School & Camp is a specialty you move into. Some states add a school nurse certificate to the RN.
Original listing
Posted on Simsbury Public Schools’ careers page.
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- Position type
- Student Support Services/School Nurse
- Date posted
- 10/27/2026
- Date available
- November 2026
- Closing date
- Until Filled
School Nurse – Squadron Line School (Grades K6)
Simsbury Public Schools
Simsbury Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse for Squadron Line School, serving students in Grades K6. This position is available to begin as soon as possible.
Position Details
Location: Squadron Line School
Schedule
35 hours per week Work Year: 192 days per year Hourly Rate: $48.83$52.29 Start Date: ASAP Full benefit package (medical, dental, life, DC pension) in accordance with the bargaining unit contract linked here.
Qualifications
Current Connecticut license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), as required by state law. Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred. At least one full-time equivalent year of RN experience within the past five years; pediatric experience preferred. Twelve credits or equivalent continuing education units (CEUs) or workshops in areas designated by the State of Connecticut.
Position Responsibilities
The School Nurse supports student health, safety, and well-being to help ensure students can fully participate in their educational experience. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student health records and medical histories. Conducting required screenings, including vision, hearing, and posture. Providing emergency care to students and staff who become ill or injured at school.
Administering prescribed medications for chronic and emergency health conditions. Referring students for appropriate medical care and following up as needed. Monitoring the school environment for health, safety, and sanitation concerns.
Implementing communicable disease control procedures and communicating health guidance to students, families, and staff. Providing guidance and support to students, families, and school personnel regarding physical, emotional, and social health concerns. Maintaining emergency health information and processing accident reports as required.
Collaborating with school administrators and health services personnel to address student health and welfare needs. Performing other duties appropriate to the position as assigned.
Reports To
Supervisor of Health Services and School Principal.
How to Apply
Interested employees should submit complete the on-line application procedure and upload resume, license information, and reference letters.
Open Until Filled
Simsbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Notice of Non-Discrimination The Simsbury Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.