Part-Time School Nurse

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 4 hours per day (9:00 - 1:00) August 1 through closing exercises, with additional hours for clinics; opportunities to sub for the full-time nurse and optional summer camp work, 33 hours per week, based on applicant interest. Reports To: Wellness Department Head Position Summary The Part-Time School Nurse provides high-quality nursing care and clinical support to the school community. This role focuses on direct student care, injury management, and assisting with the maintenance of a safe and healthy learning environment. The nurse acts as a professional resource for students, families, and faculty. Key Responsibilities Nursing Services & Clinical Care Provide medically prescribed interventions and high-quality nursing care to ill or injured children. Provide immediate first aid to students, faculty, and staff, and respond promptly to all medical emergencies across campus. Assist in managing acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and allergies. Support standard rest plans for injuries, surgeries, and concussions in collaboration with the lead nurse and athletic trainer. Provide counseling and intervention for frequently encountered health issues, communicating with compassion and clarity. Administrative Support & Compliance Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential electronic health records for students encountered during shifts. Assist with collection, review, and processing of all required student summer health forms to ensure medical compliance before the start of the school year. Assist with the review of student health forms and state-mandated immunization reporting as directed. Support the coordination and execution of annual health screenings and clinics. Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding students with special health needs while ensuring parental consent is obtained for sharing sensitive information. Attend safety and student support meetings when appropriate. Professional Practice Apply nursing theory and expert knowledge in health assessment to guide clinical decisions. Stay current on communicable disease control, injury prevention, and management of acute/chronic conditions. Help monitor and maintain the inventory of medical supplies. Provide occasional health education to students and families on topics such as healthy eating, illness prevention, and communicable disease response. A commitment to self-directed learning and continuous professional development. Required Qualifications Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Rhode Island. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN). Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN in child health, community health, or a relevant clinical setting. Preferred certification as a Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher (SNT). Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Strong technical abilities, including a solid understanding of EHR systems and data management best practices. Ideally has proficiency working with data and navigating/managing a medical records platform. Understands the intricacies of integrated platforms and the ways in which they can communicate back and forth. Physical Demands Must be able to move quickly across campus to respond to medical emergencies. Ability to assist students and manage medical equipment as needed.