Substitute School Nurse

Pawtucket Public Schools Pawtucket School Department - Pawtucket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job ID:4811778

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:May 09, 2025 1:18 PM (UTC)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the elementary school principal and in the absence of the regular nurse, the substitute nurse will fulfill nursing responsibilities. The school nurse is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student health services at assigned school(s) by providing skilled nursing services and coordinating health service programs. Assists medically fragile students and students with special health care needs to integrate safely and successfully into the school environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Any combination of knowledge and experience that would provide the required level of school nursing expertise is qualifying.

•Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university

License/Certificates:

•A valid Rhode Island Nurse Teacher certificate and/or a Licensed Registered Nurse

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the elementary school principal and in the absence of the regular nurse, the substitute nurse will fulfill nursing responsibilities. The school nurse is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student health services at assigned school(s) by providing skilled nursing services and coordinating health service programs. Assists medically fragile students and students with special health care needs to integrate safely and successfully into the school environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Any combination of knowledge and experience that would provide the required level of school nursing expertise is qualifying.

•Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university

License/Certificates:

•A valid Rhode Island Nurse Teacher certificate and/or a Licensed Registered Nurse

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Substitute

Student Services > School Nurse

• Carla Gallo
• PO Box 388
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
• Phone: (401) 729-6300
• Email:

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