Substitute--School Nurse/Teacher $250.00 Daily Rate

School Nurse

Daily sub rate is now $250.00 per day!! Qualifications: 1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; 2. Licensed as a professional registered nurse in Rhode Island; 3. For Long Term Sub assignments must have Current-Valid RI Certification as a School/Nurse Teacher; or in the process of receiving certification and 4. Three years of documented experience in providing services as a professional nurse. Desired Qualifications: 1. Well versed in the implementation of health care services screening procedures, and record keeping; 2. Skilled in interpersonal communication; 3. School-based experience preferred. Responsible To: Building Principal for day-to-day direction and supervision. Job Goal: To provide school health services to strengthen the educational process of children by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status and to create a climate of health and well-being in the district schools. Performance Responsibilities: A. Planning/Preparation: 1) Plans, prepares and coordinates health care management of all students including new registrants, building transfers, and students with special health needs; 2) Plans for health and emergency care in the district schools, annually updates the district's process and procedures documented in the Health Services Manual; 3) Demonstrates a distinct clinical knowledge base for decision-making in nursing practice; 4) Plans preventative courses of action to eliminate and/or minimize health problems that interfere with learning. B. Administration/Management: 1) Responsible for determining and documenting that students meet state and local health requirements for physical examinations and immunizations; 2) Establishes a documentation system for all aspects of health care service and maintains confidentiality; 3) Trains and supervises paraprofessionals implementing health related services, procedures, etc. for students. C. Assessment/Evaluation: 1) Collects and interprets medical findings concerning students in order to evaluate needs and make recommendations; 2) Conducts all state and locally mandated health screenings; 3) Plans and conducts health assessments as requested by school staff and parents, including students referred for special education, 504 plans, or chronic health related services, and reviews and updates as needed; 4) Assesses student health status, makes nursing diagnoses, plans appropriate interventions, and evaluates results. D. Intervention: 1) Provides health services that promote, improve and maintain the well being of all students; 2) Provides emergency medical and crisis intervention services to students and staff; 3) Provides medical services/procedures to students as specified in their individual education plans; 4) Provides follow up recommendations of health assessments to school staff and parents. E. Collaboration: 1) Communicates medical and health findings to student, parent and school personnel; 2) Acts as a liaison to school staff, parents, community agencies, and medical providers; 3) Makes referrals to state, local and private agencies; 4) Serves as a member of school-based teams (MDT, IEP, CAP/CAST, RISK, Attendance, 504, etc.) and acts as a consultant for specialized health care needs; 5) Counsels students, parents, and school personnel regarding health problems. F. Staff Development: 1) Provides training to faculty and school staff relative to health issues; 2) Collects and shares information on health related issues with school staff; 3) Provides ongoing health education to students and staff. G. Professional Responsibilities/Development: 1) Demonstrates professional growth and development; 2) Demonstrates professional ethical conduct; 3) Follows School District Policies, Procedures & Curricula. Equal Opportunity Employer Bristol Warren Regional School Department is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participates in an equal opportunity investigation.