School Nurse Teacher 1 Year Only - Hanaford Elementary School

School Nurse Teacher 1 Year Only - Hanaford Elementary School East Greenwich Schools, East Greenwich George R. Hanaford Elementary - East Greenwich, Rhode Island Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026 Job Description East Greenwich School Department is seeking applications for a 1-year only School Nurse Teacher. Role and Responsibilities: Identifies students’ health needs, implements services, and evaluates plan of care. Collaborates with students, families, educators, and health care providers to enhance student wellness. Provides state‑mandated screening programs, including vision, hearing, dental, and scoliosis. Maintains individual student health records, including electronic methods. Supports mandated immunization protocol from the Rhode Island Department of Health. Administers medication, first aid, emergency treatment, daily medical log maintenance, medical exclusion, and daily medical tasks such as diabetes pumps, g‑tubes, etc. Has knowledge of practices and procedures about the Nurse Practice Act and state‑level regulations to ensure compliance. Resource for student advocacy about statutes at a building level. Assists in district health policy writing. Ensures compliance with district RIDOH vaccination and dental reporting. Assists with collection of data and compiles complete health reports for school system and state agencies. Performs all other duties assigned by the Superintendent or Principal. Education and Experience Must hold a Rhode Island Department of Education Certificate as All Grades School Nurse Teacher, Grades PK‑12, and be CPR certified. Must hold a Rhode Island Department of Health Registered Nursing license. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree. Must hold a current State of Rhode Island Teaching Certificate. Tools & Equipment Used The individual should be familiar with standard office equipment, including personal computers, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Aspen, and Google. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. Frequently required to use hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to stand or walk. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical Environment/Working Conditions Work environment is an office setting with moderate quiet noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Selection Guidelines Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required. Summary The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer as needs and requirements change. Position Type Full‑time Job Categories Student Services > School Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and its administration to not discriminate against and to provide an equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, and contractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law. The East Greenwich School District’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders and mandates of the Department of Education. Job Requirements Must be able to successfully pass a BCI. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. Master’s degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Coleen Smith, Principal 200 Middle Road East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr