The Positive Regard Network invites applicants for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - per diem position for our Connecticut Education Center, located in Enfield, CT. This position is per diem and a flexible schedule is available during school hours (Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Competitive salary commensurate with licensure, education and experience.
Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides and/or oversees medication administration.
• Provides and/or oversees first aid/medical treatment for students; coordinates with case manager and parent/guardian any need for follow up treatment.
• Provides emergency first aid for work-related staff injury and recommends appropriate medical follow up.
• Provides mandated periodic student health screening assessments.
• Views students after physical restraint and records/maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintains student health records and ensures that records are complete and up to date.
• Writes Individual Health Plans as indicated and provides relevant information to staff to assist in students care.
• Submits written nursing reports for individual students, as requested.
• Maintains contact with health care providers and school staff as indicated.
• Participates in supervision and maintains a commitment to professional development.
• Remains current and/or becomes knowledgeable in all federal and state regulations, including Department of Public Health and DESE, and assures that schools health care policies and procedures are consistent with regulations.
• Maintains professional licensure and participates in conferences, workshops or other courses for professional development.
• Facilitates the dissemination of student information through participation in morning and afternoon meetings, as needed.

RN applicants must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the CT Board of Registration in Nursing; LPN applicants must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program and be licensed as an LPN by the CT Board of Registration in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred; Experience working with children with moderate to severe special needs is preferred.
**Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and SAFIS (Fingerprinting) checks**
EOE