Part-time Registered Nurse, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island Inc is seeking a Part Time School Nurse at South County Academy in Exeter, RI. The role provides medical care to students and staff, promotes wellness, and supports a safe school environment.

The nurse manages health needs, responds to emergencies, and develops individualized care plans within a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include a BSN and RI RN license, residential healthcare experience, and ability to work with diverse groups of youth and staff.

Qualifications

• BSN and RI RN license required.
• Residential healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with medical record software.
• Spanish speaking preferred; bilingual ASL compensated.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services to students and staff and promote wellness.
• Manage student health needs and respond to emergencies.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans for youth.
• Provide medical case management oversight and referrals.
• Ensure PHI compliance and proper medication storage and disposal.

Skills

RN license RI

BSN required

Pediatric/adolescent care

Electronic Medical Records

Bilingual (Spanish) desired

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: South County Academy - Exeter, RI 02822Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $40.55 - $50.42Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyFSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary

Position Summary:As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Nursewillprovide healthcare services to students and staff, promote overall wellness, andensurea 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.

TheNursewillleadthedevelopment and ongoing management of a culturally competent, comprehensive, individualized care plan with eachindividual 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 forSouth County Academyprograms.Assures compliance for agency and state/federalmedicationsupply storage and disposal procedures for assigned programs.The Nursewillalso 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and a RN licensed in the state of RI
• Experience working in a residential healthcare setting, preferably in care management
• Experience with children, adolescents and adult from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements

This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

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.