Brown University Health
Summary
Reporting to the Medical Director and site Clinical Director, the school nurse utilizes the nursing process and is responsible for providing nursing care to Bradley School students during the school day, consistent with the quality standards of the affiliate Bradley Hospital and the rules and regulations of the State of Rhode Island for the school health program. The primary responsibility is to focus on student and school health issues that affect safety and learning. The nurse promotes health, prevents illness, and creates a healthy environment through health assessment, early detection, education, and environmental assessment. The nurse collaborates with students, parents, and community health and educational providers, and exemplifies the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Responsibilities
Participate in development of school health standards, policies and procedures.
Perform nursing assessment of students’ immunization, tuberculosis, and lead exposure status.
Offer screenings for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis per State of RI School Health Regulations.
Reinforce positive self‑health management measures.
Provide individual nursing assessment and intervention for stabilization/resolution of urgent health concerns.
Manage students with chronic or ongoing health problems in cooperation with students, parents and community health care providers, including administration of medications in school.
Manage students with medically fragile conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma).
Refer to community providers for diagnosis and resolution of deviant health findings.
Communicate the health status of students to parents and school personnel as needed.
Educate school personnel and students in appropriate health management measures, including administration of emergency medications (e.g., Epi‑pens, glucagon IM).
Offer health coaching for non‑acute health problems of students as determined by the clinical team.
Participate in admission of students by facilitating appropriate medical paperwork (medication forms, annual medication form, OTC form).
Attend weekly medical rounds with Team Leaders and the Medical Director.
Act as a health consultant and make recommendations regarding students’ health needs and issues affecting performance in school.
Develop and implement Individual Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan for students with specific health needs (e.g., Allergies, anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes).
Maintain a confidential, cumulative and current health record for each student.
Assess the school physical facilities and activities for safety features or hazards.
Keep data on school‑related injuries (students and staff).
Promote control of communicable diseases.
Maintain first aid kits for school field trips.
Collaborate with school staff on health issues affecting students and personnel.
Recommend improvements to the school health environment.
Participate in health curriculum planning and evaluations in accordance with RI Educational Standards for teaching health.
Provide individual and class health instruction as needed.
Serve as a health information resource/consultant for teachers and clinicians, suggesting materials and activities that support the health education curriculum.
Provide health information for school personnel through in‑service training programs.
Adhere to all Bradley School policies and procedures.
Serve as a Safe Patient Handling Specialist.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Attend school staff development activities as assigned.
Consistently follow all school policies and procedures.
Work as a team with school nurses at other Bradley School sites.
Provide coverage for other school nurses as needed.
Provide medical assessment for student restraints.
Provide regular updates to the Clinical Director on issues or concerns affecting students, parents, staff or the school environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor(s).
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
Current license to practice professional nursing in RI.
Experience in nursing practice, preferably in a school setting or with children and adolescents.
Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high‑stress situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Positive, non‑judgmental attitude.
Knowledge of psychiatric, behavioral and developmental conditions in children and adolescents.
Basic computer skills.
Education Current license to practice professional nursing in Rhode Island.
Experience Experience in nursing practice, preferably within a school setting or with children and adolescents.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is performed in an alternative school setting requiring standing, walking, and occasional lifting of students. A strong background and experience working with students with various emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders), is desired.
Pay Range $32.36 - $64.72 per hour
EEO Statement Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location LSS‑Providence‑130 Broadway – 130 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type Mon‑Fri School Hours Per Diem
Work Shift Day
Daily Hours Per Diem – As required
Driving Required No
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Responsibilities
Participate in development of school health standards, policies and procedures.
Perform nursing assessment of students’ immunization, tuberculosis, and lead exposure status.
Offer screenings for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis per State of RI School Health Regulations.
Reinforce positive self‑health management measures.
Provide individual nursing assessment and intervention for stabilization/resolution of urgent health concerns.
Manage students with chronic or ongoing health problems in cooperation with students, parents and community health care providers, including administration of medications in school.
Manage students with medically fragile conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma).
Refer to community providers for diagnosis and resolution of deviant health findings.
Communicate the health status of students to parents and school personnel as needed.
Educate school personnel and students in appropriate health management measures, including administration of emergency medications (e.g., Epi‑pens, glucagon IM).
Offer health coaching for non‑acute health problems of students as determined by the clinical team.
Participate in admission of students by facilitating appropriate medical paperwork (medication forms, annual medication form, OTC form).
Attend weekly medical rounds with Team Leaders and the Medical Director.
Act as a health consultant and make recommendations regarding students’ health needs and issues affecting performance in school.
Develop and implement Individual Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan for students with specific health needs (e.g., Allergies, anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes).
Maintain a confidential, cumulative and current health record for each student.
Assess the school physical facilities and activities for safety features or hazards.
Keep data on school‑related injuries (students and staff).
Promote control of communicable diseases.
Maintain first aid kits for school field trips.
Collaborate with school staff on health issues affecting students and personnel.
Recommend improvements to the school health environment.
Participate in health curriculum planning and evaluations in accordance with RI Educational Standards for teaching health.
Provide individual and class health instruction as needed.
Serve as a health information resource/consultant for teachers and clinicians, suggesting materials and activities that support the health education curriculum.
Provide health information for school personnel through in‑service training programs.
Adhere to all Bradley School policies and procedures.
Serve as a Safe Patient Handling Specialist.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Attend school staff development activities as assigned.
Consistently follow all school policies and procedures.
Work as a team with school nurses at other Bradley School sites.
Provide coverage for other school nurses as needed.
Provide medical assessment for student restraints.
Provide regular updates to the Clinical Director on issues or concerns affecting students, parents, staff or the school environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor(s).
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
Current license to practice professional nursing in RI.
Experience in nursing practice, preferably in a school setting or with children and adolescents.
Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high‑stress situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Positive, non‑judgmental attitude.
Knowledge of psychiatric, behavioral and developmental conditions in children and adolescents.
Basic computer skills.
Education Current license to practice professional nursing in Rhode Island.
Experience Experience in nursing practice, preferably within a school setting or with children and adolescents.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is performed in an alternative school setting requiring standing, walking, and occasional lifting of students. A strong background and experience working with students with various emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders), is desired.
Pay Range $32.36 - $64.72 per hour
EEO Statement Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location LSS‑Providence‑130 Broadway – 130 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type Mon‑Fri School Hours Per Diem
Work Shift Day
Daily Hours Per Diem – As required
Driving Required No
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