FullTime Health Center Registered Nurse

Full-Time Health Center Registered Nurse

gogunn.org | Washington, CT

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co‑ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9‑12 as well as a post‑graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs.

In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.

Our continuous focus on moral character development intentionally engages all members of our school in the work of creating an inclusive and equitable living and learning ecosystem. Community and citizenship are at the heart of our aspiration to both social justice and academic excellence, with individual diversity integral to the strength of that community. When we embrace difference and pursue school life with respect, equity, and compassion, we build a foundation for engaged citizens.

In keeping with the tenets of our founder Frederick Gunn, who was himself a prominent abolitionist and progressive educator, The Frederick Gunn School seeks to provide a pluralistic learning environment for all inclusive of (but not limited to): culture, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, learning differences, physical difference, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences.

We invite applicants who resonate with our mission and who will foster an environment of cultural and intellectual richness and an active participant in advancing equity and inclusion.

The Frederick Gunn School is seeking a Health Center Registered Nurse (RN) to support the health and wellness of our student community. The RN will work closely with other members of the Health Center team to assess, treat, and support students, and ensure the Health Center operates smoothly and safely.

• Assess and treat students presenting with illness or injury.
• Administer daily controlled and non‑controlled medications as prescribed.
• Carry out nursing duties in compliance with provider orders and protocols.
• Provide care for students with communicable diseases such as COVID‑19, strep throat, and influenza.
• Support day‑to‑day Health Center operations.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans ordered by medical providers.
• Monitor and report changes in symptoms or behavior; document assessments and actions taken.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with faculty, coaches, and departments regarding student care updates.
• Triage calls by phone; on‑call nurses may be asked to report to the Health Center or campus for in‑person assessment.
• Transport students to urgent care appointments when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Experience in adolescent or school health is preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to work independently with strong physical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culturally responsive, with a customer service mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with August Schools (EMR system) and Google Suite is a plus.

• Hours will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends; shift rotation required.
• Typical shifts include:
• Weekdays: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm or 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Weekends:
  Rotation weekends 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (8:00 am on community weekends)
• Follows the school’s academic calendar.
• On‑call night rotation is required (most calls are phone triage).

This position is a 12‑month (with breaks that align with school time off for Winter break, Spring break and a reduced work schedule during Summer months), full‑time, non‑exempt opening, paid hourly. Compensation is competitive, and the employment…