School Nurse Teacher

POSITION: School Nurse Teacher

LOCATION: Pell Elementary

REPORTS TO: Building Principals/ Director of Student Services

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION:  To provide nursing services and health education to students in assigned schools and to create a climate of health and well being.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Hold or be currently eligible for Rhode Island License and Rhode Island Certification as School Nurse/Teacher.
• Evidence of competence in the field of nursing as demonstrated by academic record and letters of reference.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, and the interview process.
• Must maintain CPR / AED certification

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is available daily for care and consultation in matters of health and safety.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Helps determine the extent of emergency care such as contacting parents or calling an emergency vehicle, according to policies set down by the school department.
• Implement policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• In consultation with the school physician, help determine the necessity of taking medication during school hours and the procedure used.
• Evaluates the health needs of particular students referred by principals and teachers.
• Coordinates school health programs involving physical examinations, dental screenings, and vision/hearing screenings in accordance with state regulations.
• Checks medical records to ensure that all students have the required immunizations.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students utilizing the SchoolMax Health Module database.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters, as needed.
• Participates in the work of the health curriculum committee and inservice training programs.
• Acts as consultant and resource person to classroom teacher in evaluating health education material.
• Instructs health, family life issues, and substance abuse classes when appropriate.
• Cooperates with school personnel and students in maintaining a safe, clean and healthful school and community.
• All other related responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent and his/her designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract.  Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee.  Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.