School Nurse

Job Description

This is a 52-week position.

• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Initiates program changes as needed.
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education, and health department.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
• Work as part of a school community.
• Teamwork and professional collaboration is a must.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.

• RIDE Certification:
  School Nurse Teacher (or eligible). WILL ACCEPT APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN PART-TIME POSITION.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Melissa Lourenco
• 325 Cowden Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone:
• Email: melissa.lourenco