Middle School Nurse Teacher

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee's life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org

Reports to : Middle School Principal and Head of School

Hours : 1.0 FTE, Exempt

Overview

The School Nurse Teacher provides nursing services, health education and school-wide health care support.

Responsibilities / duties include, but are not limited to :

• Staff the nurse's office and respond to emergent medical needs in the building
• Maintain school health records for all students
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases
• Screen and evaluate findings of deficiency in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, blood pressure, etc.
• Observe students for development and health patterns
• Plan and implement school health management plans
• Administer medication as needed
• Develop crisis intervention procedures for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances
• Know, follow, and implement all national, state, and school regulations
• Honor confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

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