Nurse

Sargent Center

Sargent Rehabilitation Center - Warwick , Rhode Island Job Details

Job ID:

5945234

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nurse is responsible for the health and well-being of the Sargent students and will participate in the evaluation and/or treatment services as established in agency policy and procedure which assure conformance with the function and responsibility of the prescribing or referring physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current license/certification:

The Nurse shall possess at a minimum current Rhode Island RN license and may also be certified as a school nurse. The nurse must be licensed to practice in the State of RI and should possess training and/or a minimum of one year of experience in a school or nurse setting. The RN must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this center which include a medical and physical exam upon hire. This person shall have access to medical records for use related to treatment. Must demonstrate understanding and implementation of student/individual confidentiality, privacy, and health care information rights. Must be able to transfer students who require physical assistance and assist in the evacuation of clients during emergency situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate students' needs by conducting a nursing assessment as needed per agency policy.
  
• Develop, implement, evaluate and make modifications in the individual health care
  plan/emergency care plan and prepare required records and reports at least annually.
  
• Provide treatments to students including administration of prescribed medications (including epinephrine), injections, enteral
  feedings, suctioning, change of dressings, monitor vital signs, instruct the student and the family, and provide
  other vital health services as prescribed by the physician.
  
• Administer epinephrine auto-injector, per physician standing order, to students
  who have not been previously identified for prevention and treatment of anaphylaxis.
  
• Assist and consult with the student's physician and staff regarding the medical needs of students.
  
• Assess the student's condition and report significant changes to the student's physician
  and other team members.
  
• Administer first aid and any other emergency health services to students when
  necessary.
  
• Obtain and maintain current physician orders and parent/student authorization to
  administer medications.
  
• Work with PCP and family to determine which student is appropriate to self-administer
  medications during off-campus events.

Obtain appropriate orders and

authorizations and develop

ECP/IHCP

as appropriate.

• Obtain/maintain medication, parent authorization, physician orders, and tracking of
  medications.
  
• Schedule and/or perform vision screenings to students as required, and provide results of screenings conducted by Sargent
  Center to parents.
  
• Monitor and assure documentation regarding the compliance of students obtaining health
  exams, lead screenings, and dental as required by law and obtain results of all
  screening performed by PCP on the appropriate form.
  
• Obtain and complete information as required for the school health section of the
  medical record (including immunizations, screening results, etc).
  
• Obtain appropriate documentation and maintain a list of individuals exempt from
  immunization.
  
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team and other meetings as assigned.
  
• Report any known or suspected case of child abuse or neglect to the Department of
  Children, Youth, and Families as required by law.
  
• Assist in the evacuation of clients during emergency situations.
  
• Develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive school health program for
  grades PreK-12 on an ongoing basis.
  
• Maintain client/patient confidentiality in accordance with Federal Law, RI law and the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Center policy and directives.

ADMINISTRATIVE

A.Inform staff where AED devices are located and inform staff about symptoms to look for with regard to seizure activity, blood sugar, and asthma symptoms. and/or secure training for staff.

B. Provide a program of instruction for staff regarding communicable diseases and report

An outbreak of communicable, environmental, or occupational disease (as assigned) to

the Department of Health per regulatory requirement.

C. Identify and follow agency policies and procedures regarding safety and infection

control.

D. Participate as a member of the Crisis Response Team as assigned.

E. Assist in the provision of nurse services as needed for school-based field trips and off

campus activities

F. Manage policy for the implementation of school immunization for

communicable disease for applicable students and maintain appropriate

state records/forms in the student's medical record as well as a reporting mechanism

required to the RI Department of Health.

G. Assume general responsibility and specific assignments as designated by the

Center's President.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making capabilities consistent with established school policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to follow instructions provided by school administrators and assigned staff.
  
• Ability to demonstrate familiarity with state and district established rules and regulations governing the education of students including students with disabilities.
  
• Ability to lift, transfer, feed, and toilet students, when necessary.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Mobility and agility are required.
  
• Keep all appropriate certification requirements current.
  
• Demonstrate ability to work with administration and staff in a collegial and collaborative manner.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directives of supervisors and Center management.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Year-round employment. Reports to Executive Vice President, Director of Educational Programming/Principal or Principal's Designee.

Position Type:

Full-time