Part-Time Health Center Registered Nurse

Part‑Time Health Center Registered Nurse

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The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co‑ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9‑12 and a post‑graduate year. The school emphasizes moral character development, inclusive excellence, and social justice, fostering an environment where students become engaged, compassionate citizens.

The Frederick Gunn School is seeking a Health Center Registered Nurse to support the health and wellness of our student community. This part‑time position begins in Spring and continues through Summer. The RN will work closely with the Health Center team to assess, treat, and support students, ensuring the 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 in accordance with health center protocols.
• Support day‑to‑day Health Center operations.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans ordered by the Director of the Health Center and medical providers.
• Monitor and report changes in symptoms or behavior; document assessments and actions taken.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with the Director of the Health Center, 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.
• Obtain PSL (Public Service License) once hired.
• Familiarity with August Schools (EMR system) and Google Suite is a plus.

• Part‑time position: 16–24 hours per week.
• Hours 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)
• On‑call night rotation is required (most calls are phone triage).
• Follows the school’s academic calendar.

This position is a 10‑month, part‑time, non‑exempt opening, paid hourly. Compensation is competitive, and the employment package includes excellent health and dental coverage and a retirement plan.

To apply, please complete our online application and upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (references will not be contacted without notifying you). Application materials are being accepted now, and qualified applicants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Anticipated

Start date:

ASAP

The Frederick Gunn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, The Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected class status under applicable law.

The Frederick Gunn School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, which includes using a third‑party administrator to conduct the checks.

Founded in 1850, The Frederick Gunn School is a co‑ed boarding and day school for 325 students in grades 9‑12 and a post‑graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut. Frederick Gunn was a pioneering educator, courageous abolitionist, and rugged outdoors man. He inspired generations of students to be curious, thoughtful, and active members of their communities. Our students become principled, active citizens and lifelong learners who will be entrepreneurial forces for good in the world.