School Nurse Teacher

Highlander Charter School 2; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlander Charter School 2 in Warren, RI seeks a School Nurse Teacher to provide daily nursing care and health education for students. The role requires RI School Nurse Teacher Certification with preferred bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

You will collaborate with families and healthcare providers, maintain health records and support staff with health education. The candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to equity and experience serving

Qualifications

• RI School Nurse Teacher Certification is required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) preferred.
• Commitment to equity and experience with diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to students daily and teach health education.
• Conduct school health services and provide first aid for students and staff.
• Administer medications and maintain health records and immunization reviews.
• Collaborate with families, health care providers and Charter School Physician.
• Coordinate health screenings (dental, hearing, vision, scoliosis) and health resources.
• Advise administration on health matters and support staff with health education.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

RI School Nurse Teacher Certification

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

School Nurse Teacher

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5691031

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: The primary purpose of the School Nurse Teacher is to provide skilled nursing care to students on a daily basis and to teach health education.

• Conduct school health services
• Provide first aid for students and staff
• Provide other medical care of students as needed
• ID and meet needs of student w special health care needs in collaboration with parent/guardian and health care provider
• Medication administration and maintenance
• Maintain student health records; review physical and immunization records to ensure compliance
• Provide individual health education to students and families; communicate with families regarding students’ health care needs
• Provide health education resources and education to staff; collaborate with staff (teachers/counseling staff) around individual students’ needs
• Facilitate dental, hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings for students and follow up with families re: findings
• Assist families in connecting to community health resources
• Maintain health office in safe and hygienic manner
• Provide health related supplies for classrooms and field trips
• Plan and implement health instruction for students as directed
• Monitor safety and communicable disease in the school setting
• Advise school administration on health matters as requested
• Confer with Charter School Physician as needed
• Attend staff and professional meetings as directed
• Comply with federal and state regulations for school health services
• Instruct students in classroom health education

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Highlander Charter School 2

Middle High School

Job Requirements

• RI School Nurse Teacher Certification
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, preferred.
• Commitment to educational equity and experience working with diverse student populations, particularly students of color, multilingual learners, and students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff.
• Passion for fostering student development through creative learning opportunities.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angela Goulart , Middle School Principal
• 360 Market Street
• Warren, Rhode Island 02885
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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