<p>Position: School Nurse- Extended School Year</p> <p>Qualifications: Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut</p> <p>Responsibilities: As a school nurse, you will be expected to fulfill the responsibilities of the school nurse as assigned. The usual responsibilities are listed below. This is not an exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Promote an optimal level of wellness of students and staff by providing preventive health services to facilitate the students and staff's optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify problems and disabilities and provide such services as case finding, health education, referring, and care in order to help prevent serious health problems and manage current chronic conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintaining/storing and administering medication to students who require medication within the school day</p> </li><li> <p>Communication with staff and parent concerning matters of student health</p> </li></ul> <p>Terms of Employment: Position will begin on July 1, 2026 and end July 23, 2026 Monday through Thursday of 8:30 am-2:30pm Hourly rate is in accordance with the Agreement between Avon BOE and the School Nurses</p>