Substitute School Nurse

TITLE: Substitute School Nurse (Registered Nurse OR School Nurse Teacher certification)QUALIFICATIONS: Current license as a Registered Nurse by the RI Department of Health RIDE Certification - Valid All Grades School Nurse-Teacher Certificate in grades PK-12in RI Public Schools (preferred) Three years of documented experience as a Registered Nurse (pediatric experiencepreferred) Current CPR/AED/First Aid CertificationTo support Barringtons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity ineducation the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivitydiversity and TO: Building Principal Director of Pupil Personnel and RI Department of HealthJOB GOAL: Provide nursing support to a building in the absence of a school nurse teacherPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provides health assessment planning intervention evaluation management and referralrelated to acute and chronic illness first aid mental health medication management andhealth education for students and staff.2. Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with schooldistrict policies professional standards of practice physicians orders and theIndividual Health Care Plan.3. Implements individual health care and emergency care plans for students with healthcare needs to ensure safety and optimal health.4. Provides specialized medical care to high risk students and those with chronicillnesses (allergies asthma diabetes seizures medically fragile etc.) to assist thechild in achieving the highest possible functional level in the school setting.5. Administers first aid and emergency care for illness and injury to students/staffproviding immediate medical attention and related follow-up action as indicated.6. Practices according to the standards of clinical nursing practice as established by theAmerican Nurses Association the laws of the State of Rhode Island as established inthe Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act and adheres to the Rules and Regulations forSchool Health Programs (216-RICR) as established by the Rhode IslandDepartment of Health and Rhode Island Department of Education.7. Reports health and safety issues to building administrators and/or appropriateThe Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion disabilityage sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or present honorable militaryservice with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs and activities including admissionsathletics and other district such as bullying suspected child or substance abuse or other health relatedissues for the purpose of maintaining students safety referring for proper treatmentmaintaining a positive learning environment and complying with regulatoryrequirements and established guidelines.8. Communicates and collaborates with parents students health care providers and/orother agencies to refer for additional treatment/services secure information andpromote overall health.9. Complies with FERPA and HIPAA policies regarding confidentiality.10. Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance promptness dependability andprofessional ethics and uses effective communication skills with students colleaguesfamilies and related agencies.11. Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform thefunctions of the CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard to view a computer screenand to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision andthe ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel reach withhands and arms grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required tomove from location to location lift items weighing up to 30 pounds and engage in restraintsfollowing CPI. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice andother sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orallyand in ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion disabilityage sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or present honorable militaryservice with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs and activities including admissionsathletics and other district programs.

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