Substitute School Nurses

Woonsocket Education Department; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The Woonsocket Education Department is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to deliver comprehensive health services in our schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This part-time, per diem role focuses on minimizing illness-related absences and promoting student well-being under district policies.

Responsibilities include nursing care, immunizations, screenings, health education, and maintaining student health records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Licensed RN in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 3 years of documented public health or clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to relate to students and staff.
• Integrity and professional conduct.
• Experience with medical computer systems and data entry.
• Up-to-date immunizations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Certified School Nurse/Teacher training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care per district policies and medical orders.
• Works with school staff to develop the school health program.
• Conducts immunizations, physicals, and screenings as directed by RI DH and RI DOE.
• Observes students regularly and provides treatments per nursing process.
• Participates in student care planning and health education.
• Maintains confidential health records (Skyward).
• Collaborates with parents and health services on student health matters.
• Visits students' homes when needed.
• Responds to injuries or emergencies and provides first aid.
• Develops individual health plans and 504/IEP participation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Rhode Island RN license

Job description

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Substitute School Nurses

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5971054

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Function: Responsible for providing health services to facilitate the students’ optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development. To provide the fullest educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absences due to illness and maximizing in-class time. To create a climate of health and well‑being in all schools. The Certified School Nurse/Teacher is directly responsible to the School Principal and the Director of Special Education.

Essentail Duties & Responsibilities:

• administers nursing care under the guidelines of the District’s policies and procedures and follows medical orders provided by medical director.
• Works with the School Principal, director of Special Education, classroom teachers, and administrators in developing the school health program.
• Conducts school programs of immunizations, physical examinations, and screenings as directed by the RI Department of Health and RI Department of Education.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs and provides treatments as per standards and protocols using the Nursing Process.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care.
• 6. Participates in the work of health committees as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date confidential cumulative health records on each student using the Skyward system.
• Refers and consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other community agencies on student health matters, according to HIPAA guidelines, to promote the health and education of a student.
• Visits students’ homes when necessary.
• Assumes authority for the care of a student or a staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Develops and implements individual health plans, 504 plans, and participates in the IEP process as appropriate.
• Participates in Health education directly and indirectly for the improvement of health by teaching persons to become more informed health consumers and to assume greater responsibility for their own health.
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and immunizations. Participates in in-service programs and maintains current knowledge in the nursing field.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Provides age appropriate health counseling with the goal of responsible decision making.
• Serves as a resource person to school staff members in health instruction.
• Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison health professional between the home, school and community.
• Provides population based health services for nonpublic schools in the community as per assignment.
• Follows the policies of the Woonsocket School Department.
• Responsible for the safety of students
• Assumes other general related responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island
• Minimum of 3 years of documented experience in public health, acute care or long‑term care nursing, providing services as a professional Registered Nurse.
• Ability to relate with students and staff and establish a good rapport.
• Must be a person of professional and personal integrity.
• Experience and / or knowledge of medical computer systems and computer entry.
• Must be up‑to‑date on required immunizations.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of Certified School Nurse/Teachers preferred

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $284 to $284 Per Day

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Bilingual, preferred
• Clear BCI through National Fingerprinting required by Law, at personal cost of $45
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee DiCenso , Acting Nurse Leader
• 990 Mendon Road
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]