School Nurse

School Nurse Position

Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. We have an opening for a School Nurse at the parochial school in the district for the upcoming  school year.

Position:
School Nurse

School:
Corpus Christi Catholic School

Reports To:

Building Principal, Director of Special Services, and Nurse Supervisor

Start Date:

August 2026

Compensation: $54,309-$67,630 (Full-Time annual)

Work Schedule:

7:15am-2:45pm (Monday Friday) (188 days)

Application Date:
Position will remain open until filled

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the school team as the designated health professional
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, well-organized records, logs, surveys, and reports in keeping with requirements of the State of Connecticut, and policies of the Wethersfield Board of Education
• Confer with parents, students, teachers, support staff and other professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments
• Monitor students with special needs for the purpose of maintaining them in the school setting
• Supervise compliance with Connecticut State mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements
• Coordinate the administration of prescribed medications and treatments for students in school and/or school sponsored activities
• Responsible for training designated staff in medication administration, health records, and other health related issues
• Provide health care treatment and/or emergency services to injured or ill students and staff
• Assist families as necessary in obtaining a medical home, HUSKY state health insurance, needed immunizations, dental care or other health related needs
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and perform other nursing duties or professional tasks as required
• Perform other nursing duties and professional responsibilities consistent with the position and the mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following key characteristics on the job:

• Ability to diagnose and provide appropriate health care services
• Enthusiasm for helping children
• Respectful attitude in working with students, families and staff
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license from the CT State Department of Health
• Minimum of BS degree in Nursing
• Two or more years of nursing experience (prefer at least one year dealing with children)
• Valid CPR certification

All applicants must apply on-line.

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.