Registered Nurse (RN)

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to play a vital role in ensuring that nursing procedures for care and medication administration programs and medication documentation meet all regulatory and Aspire Living & Learning standards. The RN will conduct initial and refresher Medication Certification training and annual trainings for nursing procedures as needed.

Location: Naugatuck, CT

Hours: M-F 7:30a-1:30p

Compensation: $46,000 – $53,000 annually

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides health care treatment to injured or sick students and staff
• Serves as a member of the school team as the designated health professional (attends PPTs as needed)
• Maintains records according to Connecticut state requirements and internal procedures & policies (e.g., Therap)
• Oversees compliance with state mandated physical examinations and immunization requirements
• Coordinates the administration of prescribed medications and treatments for students
• Trains designated staff in medication administration according to state regulations
• Develops individual health care plans for students as needed
• Per state regulations, performs vision, hearing and postural screenings
• Serves as a resource for school staff and students with regards to health care issues and disease prevention
• Document student visits to the nursing office and communicate follow-up needs to families and school team
• In addition to duties in Naugatuck, this role will require travel once a month to our Stamford, CT and Trumbull, CT academies for nursing audits.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and internal procedures & practices related to nursing care, medication storage and administration at Aspire Living & Learning Academy campuses (Naugatuck, Trumbull, and Stamford).
• Provide program oversight, training and audits for nursing care and medication administration in Naugatuck, Trumbull, and Stamford locations.
• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Conduct training as required and assigned.
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid RN license
• Experience working with children in a special education setting preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing care and medication administration regulations; ability to identify training needs and develop and deliver appropriate training based on needs; ability to conduct medication and nursing audits; excellent training skills
• Must have satisfactory background checks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Working Conditions:

• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to perform all physical management techniques required for position
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable qualified people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

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.