Substitute – School Nurse Teacher Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Salary Not Available
Position range in Rhode Island $38k

• $89k Per Year Substitute
• School Nurse Teacher
  Westerly Public Schools

Occupation:

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Location:

Westerly, RI

• 02891
  Positions available: 5
  Job #: 4797632

Source:

SchoolSpring

Posted:

1/4/2025

Web Site:

www.schoolspring.com

Job Type:

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FuJob Title:

School Nurse Teacher Location:

District

Class Title:

Non Union Non Exempt Effective Date:

09/11/2024

Salary Range:

$175 to $300 Per Day Hours per week: Part Time General Statement of duties: The School Nurse Teacher is responsible for meeting the individual health needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing/teaching health information to students; serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

Supervision Received:

As provided by the Director of Pupil Personnel and the School Principal.

Supervision Exercised:

None Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between children, families and health care resources for the purpose of accessing and coordinating necessary health care agencies/programs.
• Administer 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.
• 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. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to do the same.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Education:

Associates degree required.

Certification:

• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

• Current Rhode Island RN License Experience:

  Job related experience within specialized field is required.

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

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