School Nurse Teacher (1 year position)

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 7 / 23 / 2025

Location :

Pawtucket Phoenix Academy The Pawtucket School Department is seeking applicants for a certified school nurse teacher. The school nurse functions under the direction of the PSD Medical Director and School Principal. 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.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes a leadership role in promoting the health and safety of the Pawtucket School Department students through skilled nursing care, health education, health counseling, advocacy, and accessing community resources. Performs specialized nursing procedures / treatments (i.e. insulin injections, gastrostomy tube feedings, urinary catheterizations ), as needed in order to allow students with special health care needs to stay in school and attend school-sponsored field trips.
• Actively collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other members of the educational team in order to maximize the learning potential of students.
• Supervises and manages the functions of the school health office(s) within assigned school(s), and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures in all areas of student health services.
• Assesses the health status of students and refers students and families to appropriate community and medical resources.
• Develops and coordinates safe and appropriate Individual Emergency Action Plans for students with special health care needs. Assumes a leadership role in managing, directing and performing first aid and emergency care.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the RI Department of Health Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs and the Pawtucket School Department Policies and Medical Orders.

IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF :

SKILLED AT :

LICENSE / CERTIFICATE :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS :

Education / Experience :

Any combination of knowledge and experience that would provide the required level of school nursing expertise is qualifying.

AND

2. At least 3 years clinical nursing experience

3. Experience in public health or school nursing is highly recommended but not mandatory.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS :

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE 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 THEIR SUPERVISOR.