Full Time School Nurse (RN) na Montville Public Schools

NON-CERTIFIED STAFF

• Must be CPR and AED certified
• Provide direct care for all health-related injuries, accidents, illnesses, and chronic conditions
• Maintain and review student health records to identify and interpret present and potential health problems to staff.
• Coordinate and monitor student medication and treatment.
• Design, implement, and monitor individualized health care plans for students with health conditions to assure that their health needs are being met in the school setting.
• Act as liaison between families, staff, health care providers, and community agencies regarding students’ health needs.
• Assist in planning for emergency care for illness or injury of students/staff on school premises, including development of emergency care plans for students with life threatening conditions.
• Assist in the control and prevention of communicable disease by coordinating with community public health agencies and providing information to staff, students, and parents about protective measures against communicable diseases.
• Promote a healthful and safe school environment by reporting to the administrator any condition of health and/or sanitation that may need correction.
• Participate in the establishment of health-related protocols and practices,
• Fulfill the mandated reporting responsibilities related to child abuse and neglect.
• Perform other non-instructional health-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Services or his/her designee

• Knowledge to interpret medical information and provide school staff with an understanding of student health needs in the school environment and during other school activities.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development (physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional) and ability to use this information to provide staff with insight to support student health needs.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn relevant computer software
• Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general public.
• Knowledge of the IEP and Section 504 process and related school district policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of CT Immunization Requirements
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills 
• DCF Mandated Reporter Certification required