Part-time Registered Nurse, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is seeking a School Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team, delivering healthcare services to students and staff, promoting wellness, and maintaining a safe school environment.

You will develop individualized care plans, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and monitor chronic conditions while ensuring HIPAA compliance and collaborating with families, teachers and healthcare partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and RI RN licensure.
• Experience in a residential healthcare setting preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care for students and staff.
• Assess and manage student health concerns and illnesses.
• Administer medications and monitor chronic conditions.
• Maintain confidential health records.
• Develop individualized care plans and emergency action plans.
• Educate students and staff on health, disease prevention.
• Collaborate with families, teachers and healthcare providers.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

BSN degree

RN license in RI

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical record software

Job description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!Position Summary: As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse will provide healthcare services to students and staff, promote overall wellness, and ensure a safe and healthy school environment. This role involves managing student health needs, responding to emergencies, and supporting physical and mental well-being throughout the school community.The Nurse will lead the development and ongoing management of a culturally competent, comprehensive, individualized care plan with each individual youth. Assess individuals/families with behavioral health and/or substance use needs and provide treatment and referral services. Provides medical case management oversight and consultation for South County Academy programs. Assures compliance for agency and state/federal medication supply storage and disposal procedures for assigned programs. The Nurse will also prepare and execute student group curriculum which promotes healthy lifestyles and public health education. Provides emergency crisis interventions and assessments as needed. Provide clinical treatment for clients as needed.Specific Duties/Responsibilities:Provide first aid and emergency care for students and staffAssess and manage student health concerns, illnesses, and injuriesAdminister medications and monitor students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes)Maintain accurate and confidential health recordsDevelop and implement individualized care plans and emergency action plansConduct health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.)Educate students and staff on health, hygiene, and disease preventionMonitor immunization compliance according to state regulationsCollaborate with parents, teachers, behavioral health staff and healthcare providersAdministration of medication to students as prescribed on a daily basisCoordination and compilation of student health records and screeningsEnsuring people have access to primary care services and ongoing periodic laboratory testingConducting primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health riskMonitoring status indicators and changes in the status of chronic health conditionsPromoting a healthy behavior lifestyle and establishing educational materials for the daily education of the students including but not limited to peer public health education groupsProviding consultation to South County Academy residential staff members, youth and families: Conducting consultation in ways that compliment and support the learning style of the person you are coaching, as defined by the person you are coachingActively participating in weekly team meetingsWorks collaboratively across department and divisions to ensure quality serviceObtains necessary consents and release of information for care coordination and treatment planning activitiesCompletes internal and/or external referrals to link people with the appropriate services and resourcesProvides nursing services and primary care assessment and monitoring using evidence-based clinical practices and interventions, that are consistent with the person’s values, preferences, and individualized needsEncourage positive environment and behavioral support by utilizing a restorative justice framework and principlesWork as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followedBecome trained, competent and able to perform emergency de-escalation and support strategies when applicableTeach client/family self-advocacy skillsBuild and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and service providersMaintain confidentiality of client/familyProvide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversityServe as a positive role model to client and colleaguesComplete all professional and administrative documentation and forms in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframesMaintains compliance with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and all state and federal agencies, including DCYFProficient in using an electronic health record as well as project-specific softwareParticipates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role both internally and externallyAttend and participate in all required program and agency trainingsProvide on-call coverage/support in conjunction with other members of the management team.Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lensPerforms additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and a RN licensed in the state of RIExperience working in a residential healthcare setting, preferably in care managementExperience with children, adolescents and adults from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgroundsSkilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programsSpanish Speaking preferred and is compensatedExcellent multitasking and communication skills a mustAbility to work independently and part of a teamPhysical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insuranceAbility to communicate effectivelyTravel to and from, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevatorsAbility to lift up to 20lbsProvide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirementsDon’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.Join our FAMILY today!Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.