School RN Lead

**Key Responsibilities** **Leadership and Administration** - Provide comprehensive leadership and direction for the School Health Services Program across the district. - Supervise, evaluate, and support all school nursing staff, including Registered Nurses and Health Assistants. - Plan and provide orientation for new nursing staff. - Organize and lead regular staff meetings and professional development to ensure adherence to current nursing practices. - Prepare the annual Board of Education School Health Office Supplies Budget. - Prepare requisitions and allocate supplies and equipment for the School Health Services Program across all schools. - Maintain awareness of current State and District regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure total program compliance. - Coordinate a system to maintain accurate student health records, oversee statistical reports, and complete mandated State surveys. - Provide consultation to nursing staff on the management of children with typical and special health care needs. **Clinical Care and Case Management** - Provide direct nursing care to students, including illness and injury assessment, medication administration, and emergency response. - Develop and manage Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) and Emergency Health Care Plans for students with chronic and complex medical needs. - Conduct mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.) and ensure immunization compliance across the student population. - Provide nursing support for medically fragile students during transportation and field trips as required. - Support summer school nursing coverage and nursing support for school-sponsored activities. - Respond to crisis events and provide bereavement support when requested. **Collaboration and Communication** - Serve as the primary liaison between the School Health Program, the State and local Health Departments, and local Health Care Providers. - Initiate regular communication and collaboration with the School Medical Advisor to maintain current Standing Orders, Medical Protocols, and communicable disease surveillance. - Participate actively as a member of school interdisciplinary teams, including PPT, 504, Emergency Preparedness, and Tools for Schools committees. - Interpret and effectively communicate school health policies and procedures to staff, parents, and administration. - Collaborate with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to promote student wellness, safety, and academic success. - Provide health education and consultation to students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community. - Communicate with physicians and families to coordinate and optimize care for individual students. **Minimum Qualifications** - Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. - Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. - Significant clinical nursing experience, preferably in public health, pediatrics, or school nursing. - Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical or educational setting. - Experience developing and managing individualized health care plans for students or patients with complex medical needs. - Strong working knowledge of Connecticut school health regulations, HIPAA, and FERPA. - Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and district leadership.