Long Term Substitute - School Nurse

Position Title: School Nurse - Substitute

Reports to: Building Administrator/Director of Health, Safety, and Security

Job Description:

Oxford Public Schools is seeking a skilled and dedicated School Nurse to join our team as a Long Term Substitute School Nurse beginning in FEBRUARY 2027

Key Responsibilities: (list not all inclusive)

The ability to assess and evaluate the health status of each student in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish a health plan.

The ability to interpret the health status and medical findings to the student, parent and staff responsible for the child.

The ability to recommend to the administration modifications in the educational program for a student due to changes in the student’s health or medical status.

Excellent communication skills to serve as liaison between the parents, school and community in health matters.

Knowledge of and experience in performing health screenings

The ability to observe students, as needed, to detect health problems/issues.

Excellent organizational skills needed to maintain cumulative health records on all students.

The ability to assume responsibility to render emergency care to a student or staff member when injured or ill.

The ability to review and recommend revisions in school nursing policies and procedures.

Any other related duties as assigned by the administration

Qualifications:

Must be an RN.

Currently licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Health.

Current certification in CPR

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.