Full-Time Health Center Registered Nurse

gogunn.org | Washington, CT

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs. In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.

Our continuous focus on moral character development intentionally engages all members of our school in the work of creating an inclusive and equitable living and learning ecosystem. Community and citizenship are at the heart of our aspiration to both social justice and academic excellence, with individual diversity integral to the strength of that community. When we embrace difference and pursue school life with respect, equity, and compassion, we build a foundation for engaged citizens.

In keeping with the tenets of our founder Frederick Gunn, who was himself a prominent abolitionist and progressive educator, The Frederick Gunn School seeks to provide a pluralistic learning environment for all inclusive of (but not limited to): culture, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, learning differences, physical difference, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences.

We invite applicants who resonate with our mission and who will foster an environment of cultural and intellectual richness and an active participant in advancing equity and inclusion.

Job Summary: The Frederick Gunn School is seeking a Health Center Registered Nurse (RN) to support the health and wellness of our student community. The RN will work closely with other members of the Health Center team to assess, treat, and support students, and ensure the Health Center operates smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat students presenting with illness or injury.
• Administer daily controlled and non-controlled medications as prescribed.
• Carry out nursing duties in compliance with provider orders and protocols.
• Provide care for students with communicable diseases such as COVID-19, strep throat, and influenza.
• Support day-to-day Health Center operations.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans ordered by medical providers.
• Monitor and report changes in symptoms or behavior; document assessments and actions taken.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with faculty, coaches, and departments regarding student care updates.
• Triage calls by phone; on-call nurses may be asked to report to the Health Center or campus for in-person assessment.
• Transport students to urgent care appointments when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Experience in adolescent or school health is preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to work independently with strong physical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culturally responsive, with a customer service mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with August Schools (EMR system) and Google Suite is a plus.

Schedule & Commitment:

• Hours will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends; shift rotation required.
• Typical shifts include:
• Weekdays: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm or 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Weekends: Rotation weekends 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (8:00 am on community weekends)
• Follows the school’s academic calendar.
• On-call night rotation is required (most calls are phone triage).

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To Apply:

This position is a 12-month (with breaks that align with school time off for Winter break, Spring break and a reduced work schedule during Summer months), full-time, non-exempt opening, paid hourly. Compensation is competitive, and the employment package includes excellent benefits, including outstanding health and dental coverage and a retirement plan.

To apply, please complete our online application and upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (references will not be contacted without notifying you). Application materials are being accepted now, and qualified applicants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Anticipated Start date: ASAP

Core Values

Integrated Humans

Thriving people learn to integrate the intellectual, the physical, the spiritual, and the emotional through an examination of the place of each, discernment about their relative role, and a commitment to balance and flourishing.

Hopeful Faculty

We prize faculty who believe resiliently, optimistically and with good humor in the students’ and faculty’s collective ability to grow and learn; know their discipline and practice, and understand character development. A faculty oriented around these principles will earn the confidence of students and create a place of purpose and fun where faculty and students want to be.

Learning Ecosystem

Thriving communities recognize the interdependent nature of their parts. Therefore, The Frederick Gunn School is a school that champions the interdisciplinary and inter-experiential nature of life and learning - one that incorporates the outdoors, athletics, and arts, as well as academics, into everyday life.

Moral Character Development

We are a school that nurtures Mr. Gunn’s belief in character as the driving force in a life well-lived, and that character emerges through the intentional pursuit—in knowledge and practice—of what is good, right, true, sustainable, and beautiful.

Engaged Citizens

The Frederick Gunn School is a school that, despite growing cultural apathy,cynicism, consumerism and distraction, produces people who care deeply - who become wise, engaged, active citizens.

The Frederick Gunn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, The Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected class status under applicable law with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, discharge from employment or other terms and conditions of employment. Position announcements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the job title and the education and skills required. Descriptions are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The Frederick Gunn School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, which includes using a third-party administrator to conduct the checks.