School Nurse

St. Luke’s School seeks an experienced school nurse to join our community. This position is a School Year Staff role that follows the academic calendar, reports to the Director of Safety & Transportation, and joins a four-person team. The School Nurse supports the health and well-being of students and staff by providing professional nursing services, health education, and promoting a safe and healthy school environment. The nurse plays a key role in managing student health needs, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure optimal care for all students.

This position also includes shared responsibility for daily attendance tracking, ensuring accurate health-related attendance documentation and communication across the school.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct professional nursing services to students and staff, including:

• Compile daily attendance records
• Treat illnesses and injuries, comfort patients until released to the next step (parent, guardian, EMS)
• Document and maintain logs of accident/incident reports for students and staff
• Receive and review student health files from incoming and returning students
• Monitor and update records for immunization, allergies, or any other mental or physical impairments, and produce communication to appropriate administrators
• Work with parents to coordinate administration, documentation, and refills of prescription medications
• Maintain accurate medical records and procedures to assure compliance with State and Federal laws or mandates
• Where student support and medical needs coincide, work in conjunction with the Community Support Service Team
• Coordinate with the Director of Dining Services regarding student special dietary needs and/or allergy issues 
• Inventory and order appropriate supplies 
• Perform other health or school-related work as assigned

Key Skills and Qualities:

• BSN or higher equivalent degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical and/or school setting
• Tech-savvy and forward-thinking, looks ahead at and investigates innovations in practice and procedure
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Compassionate and empathetic to the needs of students, parents & teachers
• Upbeat, flexible, can-do attitude

Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke’s attracts families from over 35 cities and towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. The school offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school where students hone their own distinct leadership skills - developing a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.

St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.