Long Term Substitute- School Nurse

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
11/14/2023
Location:
District
For more than 250 years, Westerly Public Schools has been actively advancing its educational standards and supporting its growth and development within the community. Here we create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential. Our District offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits for both part-time and full-time staff including a complimentary employee assistance program, 403(b) participation, and holiday pay. Full-time benefits include paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage as well as employer sponsored life insurance and much more!
Are you ready to advance your career while giving back to the community by aiding in the development of our youth's future?
Job Summary: Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on meeting the diverse individual health and wellness needs of students within the district..
Pay Range: $300/Day
Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between children, families and health care resources for the purpose of accessing and coordinating necessary health care agencies/programs.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Complying with the laws relating to student health by administering first aid, medication, specialized medical treatment, vision, dental and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc. for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Provide health services in a school setting; state laws regarding sexually transmitted diseases; health standards and hazards; and stages of child development.
• Assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Audit immunization records for the purpose of ensuring that schools and families comply with established regulations.
• Implements health care plans for children with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, children with chronic health problems and/or 504 accommodation requirements.
• Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Provides training and/or orientation on various health related subjects or policies (e.g. CPR/First Aid, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students who require further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Other related duties as asigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Education:
  • Bachelors Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Valid Driver's License
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate
  • An appropriate Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher's Certification
  • Current Rhode Island RN License

• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Questions can be directed to: HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us
Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Attachment(s):

• Full Job Description
• RIDE Requirements
• SOP