Substitute School Nurse

Position Information

• Position Type
  :
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted
  : 8/5/2025
• Location
  :
  Brooklyn Public Schools
• Date Available
  : ASAP
• Closing Date
  :
  Until filled

Title
:
Substitute School Nurse

Reports To
:
Building and District Administration

Description
:
Provide healthcare to students, perform health screenings, and coordinate referrals to medical, home or private health care providers. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for healthcare and a healthy school environment.

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of students
• Provide quality healthcare and services to students in need under the guidelines of school nursing
• Provide leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment
• Actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self‑management, self‑advocacy and learning
• Administer medication in compliance with medical orders and State guidelines
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate health paraprofidential
• Screen for illness, authorize exclusion and readmission of students with infectious and contagious diseases
• Follow laws and regulations regarding reporting abuse and neglect, and illnesses to proper authorities
• Maintain current records, activity logs, progress reports, treatment plans and all other necessary files
• Comply with professional, ethical and legal codes of conduct, standards for Nurses as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Health and Connecticut State Department of Education
• Use mandatory assessments, professional evaluations and assessments to evaluate students
• Attend in‑services as required
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, education and conversation
• Maintain strict confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district

• Serve as a role model for students and staff
• Interact with students and staff and promote overall wellness
• Respond to questions and offer support in an appropriate and timely manner
• Create and maintain a professional and approachable atmosphere for all
• Perform related duties as assigned by administration

• Valid State of Connecticut RN license issued by the Connecticut Department of Health
• 3‑5 years of experience preferred
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to meet physical job requirements including computer work, electronic and written charting and notes, lift, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to maximum of 20 pounds, assisting students with ADL skills and positioning
• Ability to complete work with frequent interruptions

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including the Connecticut State Department of Education governing special education