School Nurse (Per Diem)

The Bradley Schools; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bradley Schools in Rhode Island seeks a part-time school nurse (per diem) to provide nursing care to students during the school day, reporting to Medical Director and site Clinical Director. Responsibilities include health assessment, screenings, health education, and coordination with families and providers.

The role emphasizes safety, health promotion, and timely response to acute health issues within a school setting, ensuring compliance with Rhode Island regulations and Bradley Hospital

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in RI.
• Experience in a school setting or with children/adolescents preferred.
• Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high-stress situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric health conditions and school health operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of school health standards, policies and procedures.
• Nursing assessment of students' immunization, tuberculosis, and lead exposure status.
• Offer screenings for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis per RI regulations.
• Provide individual nursing assessment and intervention for acute health needs during the school day.
• Administer medications in school and manage students with chronic health conditions.

Skills

Nursing license RI

School nursing experience

Strong communication

Education

RI RN license

Job description

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5956233
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reporting to the Medical Director and site Clinical Director, the school nurse, utilizing the nursing process, is responsible for providing for the nursing care needs of Bradley School students during the school day, consistent with the quality standards of the affiliate Bradley Hospital and the rules and regulations of the State of Rhode Island for the school health program. The primary responsibility of the school nurse is to focus on the student and school health issues that affect students’ safety and ability to learn during the school day. She/he is responsible for health promotion, prevention of illness and promotion of a healthy environment for students through health assessment for early detection of health problems, health education and assessment of the school environment. She/he collaborates with Bradley School students, parents, and outside community health and educational providers.

Responsibilities

Health Services

• Participate in development of school health standards, policies and procedures.
• Nursing assessment of students’ immunization, tuberculosis, and lead exposure status.
• Offer screenings for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis per the State of RI School Health Regulations.
• Reinforce positive self-health management measures.
• Individual nursing assessment and intervention for stabilization / resolution of student urgent health concerns as related to illness/injury or altered health status.
• Nursing management of students with chronic or ongoing health problems in cooperation with students, parents and community health care providers including administration of medications in school.
• Nursing management for students with medically fragile conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma)
• Referral to community providers for diagnosis and resolution of any deviant health finding.
• Communicate the health status of students to parents and school personnel as needed.
• Education of school personnel and students in appropriate health management measures including administration of emergency medications (e.g., Epi-pens or glucagon IM) as needed.
• Offer health coaching for non-acute health problems of students as needed as determined by the students’ clinical team.
• Participate in admission of students by facilitating the appropriate medical paperwork (e.g., medication forms, annual medication form, OTC form).
• Participate in weekly medical rounds with Team Leaders and Medical Director.
• Participate as a health consultant and make recommendations within the school team regarding students’ health needs and health issues affecting their ability to perform in school.
• Develop and implement Individual Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan for students with specific health needs (e.g., Allergies/Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes).
• Maintain a confidential cumulative and current health record for each student.

School Health Environment

• Assess the school physical facilities and activities for safety features or hazards.
• Keep data on school related injuries (students and staff).
• Promote control of communicable diseases.
• Maintain first aid kits for school field trips.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding school, home, and community health issues affecting students and school personnel.
• Make recommendations for improvement of the school health environment.

Health Education

• Participate in health curriculum planning and evaluations in accordance with the current RI Educational Standards for teaching Health.
• May provide individual and class health instruction for students as needed.
• Serve as a health information resource/consultant for teachers and clinicians by suggesting materials and activities that support and enhance the health education curriculum.
• Provide health information for school personnel through in-service training programs.

Requirements

Current license to practice professional nursing in RI

Experience in the practice of nursing, preferably within a school setting or with children and adolescents.

Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high stress situations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Positive, non-judgmental attitude.

Knowledge of psychiatric, behavioral and developmental conditions in children and adolescents.

Work is performed in an alternative school setting requiring standing, walking, and occasional lifting of students. A strong background and experience working with students with various emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders), is desired.

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $42 to $42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to The Bradley School - Portsmouth, The Bradley School - Wakefield, The Bradley School - Providence, The Bradley School - Uncasville, The Bradley School - Cumberland

, , , This is the latest site of the Lifespan School Solutions Bradley Schools, now expanding into nearby Connecticut to serve the more complex special education needs of the New London Region., Bradley Hospital, through it subsidiary, Lifespan School solutions, operates a number of private,not for profit Special Education School Programs throughout Rhode Island and in one location in Eastern Connecticut (Uncasville). We employ Special Education Teachers, Teacher Assistants, School Nurses, Psychologists and support staff.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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