Registered Nurse, South County Academy

Employer:

Family Service of Rhode Island

South County Academy

Exeter, RI 02822

Contact:
Genesis Fuentes

Phone:

Email: fuentesge

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse will provide healthcare services to students and staff, promote overall wellness, and ensure a safe and healthy school environment. This role involves managing student health needs, responding to emergencies, and supporting physical and mental well-being throughout the school community. The Nurse will lead the development and ongoing management of a culturally competent, comprehensive, individualized care plan with each youth.

Assess individuals/families with behavioral health and/or substance use needs and provide treatment and referral services. Provide medical case management oversight and consultation for South County Academy programs. Assure compliance for agency and state/federal medication supply storage and disposal procedures for assigned programs. The Nurse will also prepare and execute student group curriculum which promotes healthy lifestyles and public health education.

Provide emergency crisis interventions and assessments as needed. Provide clinical treatment for clients as needed.

We'd love to hear from you! Please apply online or give us a call at . We look forward to connecting with you online or over the phone. This is an active construction site, so please do not visit the location in person.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and an RN licensed in the state of RI
• Experience working in a residential healthcare setting, preferably in care management
• Experience with children, adolescents and adults from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.