Per-Diem Substitute Nurse

Our Lady of Mercy Parish & School (East Greenwich); East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Mercy School seeks a substitute nurse to serve on an as-needed basis beginning immediately. The ideal candidate will bring medical expertise, commitment to Catholic education, and teamwork to support our school’s mission: that our students strive to be saints and scholars.

The position is hired by and reports to the principal. The responsibilities include providing first aid, ongoing health assessment, and administering medication per physician orders and policies while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Rhode Island Nursing License.
• Current CPR & AED Certification.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• At least two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, emergency care, and ongoing health assessment for students.
• Administer medications according to physician orders and school policies.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic health office and confidential health records.
• Communicate with families regarding student medical events and staff nurses as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and support school policies and the Diocesan guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Our Lady of Mercy School seeks a substitute nurse to serve on an as-needed basis beginning immediately. The ideal candidate will incorporate her or his medical expertise, commitment to Catholic education, and willingness to work as part of a larger team into the service of our school’s mission: that our students strive to be saints and scholars. The position is hired by and reports to the principal.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and upholding the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church in word and deed
• Encouraging all students towards sanctity and scholarship as a living witness to the Gospel and to the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School
• Working effectively with all members of our school community to create an environment where students, faculty, staff, and families pursue excellence in a spirit of Christian charity
• Providing first aid, emergency care, and ongoing health assessment for students
• Providing basic medical care to students as necessary and communicating appropriately with families regarding student medical events
• Administering medication according to physician orders and school and diocesan policies
• Understanding and effectively managing chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.
• Maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming health office
• Maintaining documentation of medical events, updating student medical files, and communicating with staff nurses as is necessary and appropriate
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding student health records and all school matters
• Demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Supporting and adhering to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of Our Lady of Mercy School and the Diocese of Providence
• Supporting the needs of the school as is necessary or requested by the principal or his designee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Current Rhode Island Nursing License required
• Current CPR & AED Certification required
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• At least two years of relevant experience preferred