School RN

Young World Physical Education; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Educational Staffing is seeking a School RN to support a Cranston, RI school with 1:1 nursing assignments and school-wide health services. The role emphasizes clinical nursing within the education setting and collaboration with school staff and health departments.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Rhode Island, is BLS certified, and has strong English communication skills. Immediate start available; eligibility for school health program responsibilities is required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state of practice.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Current Health Certificate and PPD or Chest X-Ray as required.
• Current BLS card.
• One year RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, procedures and work standards for the school health program.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains health records for students and staff.
• Coordinates services between school, local health agency and community resources.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.

Skills

RN license

English fluency

BLS certification

Health certs (PPD/Chest X-Ray)

Education

Bachelor degree preferred (Nursing)

Job description

School RN

American Educational Staffing - Cranston, Rhode Island

Job Details

Job ID: 5862115

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

American Educational Staffing is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) for a general school nursing position! We are looking for Registered Nurses (RN) who are committed and passionate about having a major positive impact on a child's life. We have 1:1 cases, school RN and school per diem opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Initiates program changes as needed.
• Manages program allotment efficiently.
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
• Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.
• Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).
• Serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
• Conducts home visits when appropriate.
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships.
• Other Registered Nurses (RN) duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurses (RN) license for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• One year prior Registered Nurses (RN) experience preferred.
• Current BLS card.
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the nurse practices
• Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Shawn Hereth
• 95 Cedar Street
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]