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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.
Hours: Varies between M-F 7a-3p
Salary range for this position is $30-$40 hourly
Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a School Nurse to work in our Trumbull Location. This position will report to the Project Director/School Principal.
What’s in it for you?
- 8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement for up to $500 per year for professional development opportunities (full-time employees only)
- Full-time licensed employees and those seeking licensure or advance degrees may be eligible for enhanced tuition reimbursement for up to $3,000 per year
- Mentorship and supervision for aspiring teachers, BCBAs, speech and language pathologists, and social workers
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Options for Supplemental Insurance
Position Overview:
Aspire Living & Learning Academy is a small private non-profit school catering to fewer than 40 students. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of School Nurse. The ideal candidate will hold and maintain, state certification of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the school team as the designated health professional, (PPT) meetings as needed.
- Maintain accurate health records in compliance with Connecticut state requirements.
- Oversee compliance with state-mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements.
- Coordinate the administration of prescribed medications and treatments for students.
- Train designated staff in medication administration according to state regulations.
- Develop individualized health care plans for students as needed.
- Perform vision, hearing, and postural screenings as per state regulations.
- Serve as a resource for school staff regarding health care issues and disease prevention.
- Provide health care treatment to injured or sick students and staff.
Requirements:
- Certification as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Experience working in a school setting preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and data entry.
- Knowledge of Connecticut state regulations pertaining to school health services and administrative procedures is desirable.
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
