Founding School Nurse: Health & Wellness Leader

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Founding School Nurse to design and manage the health program for our founding high school. You will oversee nursing services, collaborate with staff and families, and ensure compliance with Rhode Island guidelines.

The role begins in August 2026 with a salary range of $60,000–$86,000, accompanied by an 8% raise structure and commensurate with experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a comprehensive school health program consistent with 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.

Skills

Nursing

Public health

Bilingual/Spanish a plus

Education

BSN or RN with Bachelor's degree

Job description

Excel Academy Charter Schools in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Founding School Nurse to design and manage the health program for our founding high school. You will oversee nursing services, collaborate with staff and families, and ensure compliance with Rhode Island guidelines.

The role begins in August 2026 with a salary range of $60,000–$86,000, accompanied by an 8% raise structure and commensurate with experience.