Founding High School Nurse — Lead Our Health Program

Excel Academy Charter Schools; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in North Providence is seeking a Founding School Nurse. This full-time position, starting August 2026, involves developing and managing the school's health program. Applicants should have a BSN or RN, with at least one year of relevant nursing experience. The role includes collaborating with families and other professionals to promote student wellness. A salary range of $50,000 to $90,000 per year is offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSN or RN with a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in public health, community health, or school health nursing.
• Familiarity with insulin administration and/or Hoyer lift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a school health program.
• Collaborate with professionals and community providers.
• Assist families to achieve optimal levels of wellness.

Skills

Public health nursing

Community health nursing

Pediatric nursing

Collaboration

Education

BSN or RN with a Bachelor's degree

Job description

Excel Academy Charter Schools Excel Academy Charter Schools - North Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Founding School Nurse (2026-2027)

Excel Academy Charter Schools Excel Academy Charter Schools - North Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5613027
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

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Job Description

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Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About Our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.


About the Role

Excel Academy is seeking a Founding School Nurse who is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of the school’s health program at our Founding High School in Providence, Rhode Island. General responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education, and professional practice.


Duties & Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Establish and manage a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Rhode Island guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health, and Excel Academy’s policies;
Collaborate with other professionals, team members and community providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and other school health activities;
Using the nursing process, collaborate with the parent/guardian and student, where appropriate, to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student;
Assist students and families to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and promotion;
Apply appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to the student health needs and participating in research; and
Serve as a productive member of the Excel community.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership.
Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities.
Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community.
Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making.
Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/ be responsive to feedback and lessons learned.

Qualifications

Must hold a BSN or RN with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline;
Must have RIDE certification for the role or be willing to apply for certification;
Minimum of 1 year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing, or pediatric nursing; school nursing experience preferred;
Familiarity with insulin administration and/or Hoyer lift preferred, or a willingness to learn;
An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model.

Preference will be given to applicants who also:

Have experience in a public or charter school setting, and
Speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• RIDE Certified or in the process of obtaining a Moderate Disabilities License in Special Education (5-12)
  You can learn more here:
  https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Teachers-and-Administrators-Excellent-Educators/Educator-Certification/Cert-Requirements/RI_SecondaryGrades_Requirements.pdf
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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