Substitute Nurse

apartment Westport Public Schools location_onWestport, CT, US

Position Type:
Pupil Services District Wide/School Nurse

Date Posted:
1/3/2023

Location:
NOT DETERMINED

Date Available:
To be Determined

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Qualifications:

RN or ARPN license in Connecticut;
Bachelor's Degree in nursing required;
Master's Degree preferred.

Salary Range: Based on qualifications and experience and according to the Westport Nurses' Contract.(see website: www.westport.k12.ct.us/employment/contracts)

Responsibilities:

Up-to-date knowledge and skills in school and/or community nursing;
Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills;

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Application Procedure:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1010 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1010 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

Employment decisions of the Westport Public School system are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other discriminating basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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