School Nurse (Per-Diem)

LSS Lifespan School Solutions, Inc. d/b/a The Bradley Schools; United States; On-site; USD 6,100 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradley Schools, part of Brown University Health, is seeking a registered nurse to provide school health services during the day. You will perform nursing assessments, immunization checks, health screenings, and coordinate with families and local health providers to support student safety and learning.

Reporting to the Medical Director and Clinical Director, you will implement care plans, manage medications in school, and participate in health education and wellness initiatives within the

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in RI.
• Experience in nursing, preferably with children/adolescents.
• Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high-stress situations.

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.
• Nursing management for students with chronic or ongoing health problems including administration of medications in school.
• Maintain confidential health records for each student.

Skills

Nursing

School Health

Pediatric care

Communication skills

Emergency care

Education

RN license RI

Job description

SUMMARY:

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. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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 illnessinjury 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 glucogon 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., Allergiesnaphylaxis, 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 inservice training programs.

OTHER:

• Adhere to all Bradley School policies and procedures.
• Serve as a Safe Patient Handling Specialist
• Maintain current CPR certification
• Attend School staff development activities as assigned
• Consistently follow all School policies and procedures.
• Work as a team with school nurses at other Bradley School sites.
• Provide coverage for school nurses at other Bradley School sites as needed.
• Provide medical assessment for student restraints.
• Provide regular updates to the Clinical Director on issues/concerns affecting students, parents, staff or the school environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

EDUCATION:

Current license to practice professional nursing in RI

EXPERIENCE:

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. Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Pay Range: $33.01-$66.01

EEO Statement:

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

Location: Bradley Schools - 225 Chapman Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Work Type: SCHOOL DAYS PER DIEM

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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