School Nurse Teacher 1 Year Only - Hanaford Elementary School

School Nurse Teacher 1 Year Only - Hanaford Elementary School

East Greenwich George R. Hanaford Elementary - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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 and their families, educators, and health care providers to enhance student wellness. Provides for state-mandated screening programs, including vision, hearing, dental, and scoliosis. Maintains individual student health records, including electronic methods. Supports mandated immunization protocol form the R.I. Department of Health. Specific tasks include: medication administration, first aid, emergency treatment, daily medical log maintenance, medical exclusion, and daily medical tasks such as diabetes pumps, g-tubes, etc. Knowledge of practices and procedures about the Nurse Practice Act and state-level regulations. Ensures compliance with current laws and communication of changes. Resource for student advocacy about statutes at a building level. Assist in district health policy writing. Ensures compliance with district RIDOH vaccination and dental reporting. Assists with the collection of data and compiles accurate and complete health reports as required by the school system and state agencies for their respective building. 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 Tools & Equipment Used The individual should be familiar with the operation of standard office equipment including, but not limit to, personal computers, and spreadsheet, Microsoft Office, Aspen and Google. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required use of 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 the ability to adjust focus Physical Environment/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

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 activity duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, except in those special circumstance 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 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Thank you for applying to East Greenwich Schools. You must hold a current State of Rhode Island Teaching Certificate be considered for this position. (When applicable) PLEASE NOTE: Only complete SchoolSpring applications will be considered. Your SchoolSpring application must include: ALL application components, including ALL UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE TRANSCRIPTS. **If appointed, sealed transcripts are required. References should include principals or professors who have first-hand knowledge of your professional competence and your personal qualifications. Experienced teachers should include the principal of the two most recent schools in which employed. If any person(s) listed should not be contacted for reference at the present time, indicate that clearly on your SchoolSpring resume. You must also complete the application questions below.

Contact Information

• Coleen Smith, Principal
• 200 Middle Road
• East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
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