School Nurse (LPN)

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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: M-F 10a-1p

Salary range for this position is $25-$35 hourly

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a School Nurse to work in our Stamford Location. This position will report to the School Principal.

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:

• 8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations
• 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.
• 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!

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 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.