Registered Nurse, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, and work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service Of Rhode Island seeks a full-time Nurse to provide healthcare services at the South County Academy in Exeter, RI. This role involves managing student health needs, responding to emergencies, and promoting overall wellness within the school environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN, possess RN licensure in Rhode Island, and have experience in diverse settings. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Rhode Island.
• Experience in residential healthcare settings.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services to students and staff.
• Manage student health needs and respond to emergencies.
• Lead the development of individualized care plans.
• Provide treatment and referral services.
• Prepare and execute group curricula on health education.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Spanish speaking

Bilingual/ASL skills

Medical record software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: South County Academy - Exeter, RI 02822
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Any

Position Summary

As part of a 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 culturally competent, comprehensive, individualized care plans with each youth, assess families with behavioral health and/or substance use needs, and provide treatment and referral services. The Nurse provides medical case‑management oversight and consultation for South County Academy programs, assures compliance with agency and state/federal medication supply storage and disposal procedures, prepares and executes student group curricula promoting healthy lifestyles and public health education, provides emergency crisis interventions and assessments as needed, and offers clinical treatment to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and RN licensed in the state of RI
• Experience working in a residential healthcare setting, preferably in care management
• Experience with children, adolescents and adults from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Skilled operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing and database software programs
• Spanish speaking preferred and compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and as 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

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to community locations and office site, including use of walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Provide emergency coverage as required by the programs
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work‑life benefits.

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.