SCHOOL NURSE

3 weeks ago


Providence RI USA, United States Rhode Island Department of Education Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional SCHOOL NURSE who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, social, emotional, behavioral, and educational skill areas. Additionally, School Nurse will:

be academic advocates for their students advising, mentoring and modeling appropriate habits of mind and deed
use best practices in teaching
create a personalized, rigorous, socially engaging school environment that will meet the needs of all students
embrace partnerships with community organizations and parents to share in the efforts to meet and exceed national and local standards
participate in all district and school-based professional development
engage in all district-driven curricular and other initiatives as defined by the Providence School Department
follow all relevant School Board Policy

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal

Contingent upon funding

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in school nursing from an accredited college or university.

Current license to practice as a registered nurse.

Successful experience as a registered nurse for a minimum of 5 years in a hospital setting.

CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

RIDE Certification Requirements:
All Grades School Nurse Teacher, Grades PK-12
ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
Be knowledgeable and implement the School Health Program according to the Rules and Regulations of the RI Dept. of Health.
Administer first aid care for medical emergencies.
Assists physicians for all health examinations conducted in the school setting, also responsible for preliminary tests before physical examination i.e., height, weight, and blood pressure.
Responsible for all screenings as mandated by state law.
Follow-up on all defects i.e., hearing, vision failures.
Responsible for follow-up on all incidents and/or accidents that occur in the school until recovery is apparent.
Counseling and Home Visits.
Collaborate with physicians and health agencies as it relates to student health information.
Serves as a member of the Crisis Team at the school level.
To maintain optimal health and well being of students.
Increase knowledge of students and promote motivation so that students can make responsible decisions regarding health and lifestyle.
Keeps a daily log of all illnesses and accidents.
Prepare monthly reports for health administration.
Serves as a consultant/resource to the principal, parents, teachers, students and outside agencies.
Assists with the planning and execution of the various immunization programs.
Provides in-service education for school personnel.
Establish channels of communication among school staff to assure referrals of follow-up on pupil health problems.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
Embrace diversity in the health office.
Affect changes in nurse/student relationships.
Participate in shared decision making.
Be available as needed to assist students before and after school.
Cover for medications and emergencies for an absent School Nurse-Teacher that you are assigned to and/or whenever necessary.

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