Position Summary:

Provide professional nursing services in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs of Rhode Island, Department of Health/Department of Education.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and Rhode Island Licensing.
• Identify students’ health needs, implement services, and evaluate plan of care.
• Provide for state-mandated screening programs including vision, hearing, dental.
• Maintain individual student health records.
• Interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health component.
• Support mandated immunization protocol from the RI Department of Health.
• Prepare and submit reports as needed for the School and RI Department of Health.
• Detect, plan, treat, and provide referrals and follow-up on health problems interfering with children’s learning.
• Provide routine and as needed treatments in accordance with the student’s Individualized Health Care Plans.
• Provide for safe administration of medications.
• Documentation of health services provided in accordance with RI State mandates.

Qualifications:

• Three years nursing experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Rhode Island R.N. license.
• Three years of documented experience as a full-time R.N.

Joining our team as a School Nurse offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of students while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Providence, RI (Required)

Work Location: In person