Registered Nurse-Cornerstone School

Registered Nurse-Cornerstone School

Cranston, RI

Overview

Salary Range $38.00 - $42.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

School Nurse

At Cornerstone School, we believe that great care is the foundation for great learning. We're looking for a compassionate and skilled School Nurse who is passionate about supporting the health, safety, and well-being of every student.

In this role, you'll provide essential medical care and oversight for students ages 322 with complex needs, including Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and significant medical or sensory challenges. You'll play a critical part in ensuring students are healthy, supported, and ready to learn each day.

Working closely with educators, therapists, families, and healthcare providers, you'll help create a safe and responsive environment where students can thrive. From managing medical needs to responding to day-to-day health concerns, your presence will bring both expertise and reassurance to the entire school community.

If you're someone who leads with empathy, stays calm under pressure, and is committed to making a difference, this is your opportunity to provide care that truly mattersevery single day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrating proper assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care through the utilization of the nursing process. Continuously evaluate the client's condition accurately and take suitable actions in response.
• Administer medications and treatments by all laws, regulations, and rules of the state of Rhode Island and federal regulatory agencies.
• Keep the documentation current and accurate for the individual's medical history and current health status. This includes medical status notes, yearly nursing summaries, medical evaluations, and other relevant documentation. Capability to record daily tasks to ensure correct billing to appropriate programs according to licensing standards.
• Reviews and processes consumer injury and medication error reports.
• Responsible for overseeing medical quality assurance regarding the care of individuals supported by the agency.
• Ordering medical equipment on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for conducting in home, office, and telehealth visits.
• Responsible for correctly transcribing and implementing physicians' orders promptly.
• Administers emergency first aid immediately and accurately, when needed.
• Trains individuals and staff as necessary, providing appropriate health and wellness information. Responsible for overseeing and administering Medication Passing training to certify Direct Support staff.
• Demonstrates ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures by physicians' orders and agencies policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care when necessary, including emergency first aid.
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of the individuals supported by the agency, communicate courteously and professionally to individuals supported, family and guardians, and colleagues, and have the ability to work as an effective member in a team environment.
• Perform all other relevant tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school for Registered Nurses.
• Two years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Current Rhode Island Department of Health license for a Registered Nurse.
• Developmental Disabilities Certification preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• Current Rhode Island Driving License with a good driving record.