Job Summary:

The School Nurse will treat K-12 students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments. Candidates in this position must be comfortable with g-tube feeding, suctioning, seizure monitoring, and toileting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for professional, medical treatment of students.
• Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations.
• Responsible for disease prevention.
• Assists in promoting programs on health-education and immunization.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Coordinates vision, hearing, and orthopedic screening and health assessments.
• Provides emergency aid to students and school staff.
• Assists teachers in instructing students in health and nutrition education.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of community agencies to help students and their families.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Active RN Licensure in Rhode Island.
• Driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Travel Assistance
• Weekly Paycheck
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Resources

If you wish to be immediately considered, please submit this application and / or contact me via phone call, text, or email with an updated copy of your resume. I will be in contact ASAP to get your availability for an interview with the school district.

Benjamin Orkins
Director of Educational Resources at ProCare Therapy
(904) 638-4501
Benjamin.Orkins@procaretherapy.com