School Nurse (Providence, RI)

Company: Achievement First
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

SunIRef:Nurse:title School Nurse (Providence, RI) Achievement First 43 reviews - Providence, RI 02909 Achievement First 43 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. School Nurse-Full time Start Date: Immediate Team: School Operations Location: Providence, RI About Achievement First Change requires change agents. Across our growing network of 30 high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors looking for a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated teammates committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves, our students and our families. We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world. About the Role We are looking to hire a school nurse to join our team. The school nurse is a key member of our team and is primarily responsible for providing our scholars with quality health services and connecting our families with community resources. Specific areas of responsibility include: Act as a proactive liaison between children, families and health care resources to access and coordinate care Administer first aid, medication, specialized medical treatment, and health screenings Refer students who require further medical attention to needed treatment Assess situations involving students' safety Maintain all health records and reporting procedures to external agencies to ensure compliance with established regulations Work as part of a school-wide team to encourage healthy living Implement health care plans for special education students, children with chronic health problems and/or 504 accommodation requirements Coordinate/Provide training on various health-related subjects or policies (e.g. CPR/First Aid, disaster preparedness, health education, etc.) as needed Support School Nurse in providing health education to students of all grade levels in compliance with the Rhode Island Health Education Framework and the associated Comprehensive Health Instructional Outcomes. Track and manage health data to identify trends, improve student health outcomes and reduce the spread of illness. Qualifications: Current Rhode Island RN license; RI School Nurse Teacher certification mandatory; Demonstrated experience working in low-income communities; Passion for the mission of Achievement First and enthusiasm for working as a member of a dynamic team; Excellent communication skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work as a leader and as part of a team; Bilingual, English and Spanish, strongly preferred. Demonstration of strong interpersonal judgment A self-motivatedleader who can work independently as well as part of a team Understands and respects the diversity of families' economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations Compensation and Job Type This is an hourly position and compensation is very competitive. Melisa Reid Associate, Team Operations and Please visit the Achievement First careers site at Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. Achievement First - Just posted report job - original job

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