Substitute School Nurse

Pawtucket Public Schools; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide nursing services in the absence of the regular nurse. Responsibilities include coordinating student health services and supporting medically fragile students. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and valid Rhode Island nursing credentials are required for this role. This position ensures a safe and successful integration of students with special health care needs into the school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or knowledge relevant to school nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Any combination of knowledge and experience that would provide the required level of school nursing expertise is qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill nursing responsibilities in the absence of the regular nurse.
• Coordinate and implement student health services.
• Assist medically fragile students in the school environment.

Skills

Experience in school nursing

Knowledge of student health services

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/17/2025
• Location: Pawtucket School Department

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the elementary school principal and in the absence of the regular nurse, the substitute nurse will fulfill nursing responsibilities. The school nurse is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student health services at assigned school(s) by providing skilled nursing services and coordinating health service programs. Assists medically fragile students and students with special health care needs to integrate safely and successfully into the school environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Any combination of knowledge and experience that would provide the required level of school nursing expertise is qualifying.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university

LICENSE / CERTIFICATES

• A valid Rhode Island Nurse Teacher certificate and/or a Licensed Registered Nurse

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.