School Health Specialist

21 hours ago


Higganum, Connecticut, United States Regional School District 17 Full time
School Health Specialist
Job Title: School Nurse
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Health Specialist to join our team at Regional School District 17. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive health services to students, including administering first aid, responding to emergencies, and conducting mandated screenings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric care, with experience working with children and families. A registered nurse license from the state of Connecticut is required, as well as CPR/AED certification. In addition, a criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance is also necessary. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.

$62,000 - $72,000 per year

About the Job
This is a full-time position working under limited supervision, using standardized practices in accordance with all state laws and district policies. The school health specialist works closely with teachers, parents, and other staff members to ensure that students receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities
• Administer first aid/illness care to staff/students, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured, ill and medically fragile children in accordance with State Laws and District Policies.
• Respond to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Perform mandated screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc).
• Ensure student compliance of all state mandated immunization/health assessment requirements.
• Counsel students and families on health conditions and lifestyle issues (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, etc) for the purpose of facilitating a healthier student population.
• Develop and implement individual student health care and emergency care plans for students with special healthcare needs for the purpose of providing direction to staff and meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Communicate with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintain students' individual confidential health records.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, including PPTs, 504 and other interdisciplinary team meetings, for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on student health needs, service delivery and educational programs.
• Provide training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. child abuse, health education, medication management procedures, food allergies, OSHA compliance, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers and other school personnel.
• Research a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood disease, etc) for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the nursing supervisor and/or building principal.

Work Environment
The school health specialist works in a fast-paced environment, responding to emergency situations and providing ongoing care to students. Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping and kneeling, significant fine finger dexterity.

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