Hourly and Day to Day Nurses Needed IMMEDIATELY $37.50/hr

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 42,619 - 60,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Generous parental leave benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A charter school in Rhode Island is seeking experienced School Nurse Teachers to provide health services and ensure student well-being. Candidates must hold a current RN license and either have three years in the nursing field or School Nurse Teacher certification. The role offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a chance to work within a diverse community aimed at educational equity. Successful candidates will promote health, oversee student medical care, and engage families as partners in student success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license with a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the nursing profession.
• Current School Nurse Teacher certification issued by RIDE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct school health services including physical exams and immunizations.
• Select and refer students needing medical care.
• Document students' visits and administer necessary procedures.
• Tend to emergencies for students and staff.

Skills

Current RN license

Minimum three years in nursing

School Nurse Teacher certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Hourly and Day to Day Nurses Needed IMMEDIATELY $37.50/hr

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

Responsibilities for all School Nurse Teachers include:

• Conduct school health services, including physical examinations, immunizations, tests for hearing and vision, based on State Health and Department of Education guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Report to parents, school personnel, physician, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters
• Responsible for preparation of all health supply orders and inventory maintenance.
• Tend to an emergency situation for students and staff personnel.
• Document students' visits to the nurse's office.
• Administer necessary nursing procedures based on students' needs and doctor's orders.
• Eligible candidates MUST hold a current RN license with a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of three years in the nursing profession OR currently have a School Nurse Teacher certification issued by RIDE.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.