School Nurse - LPN [84107]

Onward Education; Glocester (RI); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay and benefits package.

Broad placement network in schools and

Supportive recruitment professionals

Descripción de la vacante

Onward Education in Providence County, RI is partnering with a local school district to hire a dedicated School Nurse (LPN) for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, onsite role provides 1:1 nursing support for a student with complex medical needs, ensuring safe access to instruction and community-based learning during the school day.

You will collaborate with school staff and the student’s support team, administer medications as required, assist with toileting and feeding plans, mobility

Formación

• Active Rhode Island LPN License required.
• Experience supporting students with medical and/or mobility needs preferred.
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care support (toileting/feeding/transfers).
• Ability to lift and assist as needed (up to ~100 lbs with support).
• Calm, reliable, and safety-focused in school and community environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with school teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated nursing support to a specific student with complex medical needs throughout the school day.
• Administer medications as required.
• Support student health, safety, and participation in educational activities (in-school and community settings).
• Assist with Toileting support (including lifting assistance as needed).
• Feeding plan support and monitoring.
• Wheelchair transfers and mobility support.
• Respond to medical events (including vomiting).
• Accompany the student into the community for learning/job-site activities (restaurants, parks, YMCA).
• Push a wheelchair across varied terrain (including hills).
• Ride along in a school van when accompanying the student off-campus.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with school staff and caregivers.

Conocimientos

LPN License RI

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading schools. We're partnering with a school district in Providence County, Rhode Island to hire a dedicated School Nurse (LPN) for the 2026–2027 school year.

This part-time, onsite opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing 1:1 nursing support for a student with complex medical needs—helping ensure safe access to instruction, community-based learning experiences, and daily school activities. You’ll collaborate closely with school staff and the student’s support team while delivering consistent, compassionate care throughout the school day.

Position: School Nurse (LPN) (1:1 Student Support)

Pay rate: $36-$42/hr.

Location: Onsite in Providence County, RI

Schedule: Part-Time, Tuesday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–2:00 PM (19.5 hours/week)

School Year: 2026–2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated nursing support to a specific student with complex medical needs throughout the school day.
• Administer medications as required
• Support student health, safety, and participation in educational activities (in-school and community settings).
• Assist with:
• Toileting support (including lifting assistance as needed)
• Feeding plan support and monitoring
• Wheelchair transfers and mobility support
• Respond appropriately to medical events (including situations involving vomiting).
• Accompany the student into the community for learning/job-site activities (e.g., restaurants, parks, YMCA).
• Push a wheelchair across varied terrain (including hills at community locations).
• Ride along in a school van when accompanying the student off-campus.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with school staff and caregivers as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Rhode Island LPN License required
• Experience supporting students with medical and/or mobility needs preferred
• Comfortable providing hands‑on personal care support (toileting/feeding/transfers)
• Ability to lift and assist as needed (up to ~100 lbs with support; not dead weight)
• Calm, reliable, and safety-focused in both school and community environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with school teams

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about student-centered care and want a school-based nursing role where you can truly make a difference every day, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and help a student thrive—academically and in the community.