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Substitute School Nurse Teacher
Westerly Public Schools
Occupation: Registered Nurses
Location: Westerly, RI - 02891
Job Type: Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)
Posted: 05/08/2026
Positions available: 10
Source: SchoolSpring
Web Site: www.schoolspring.com
Job #: 5567359
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Job Title: Substitute School Nurse Teacher Location: District
Class Title: On-Call Effective Date: 03/02/2026
Salary Range: $175 - $300 per day Hours per week: 7-35
Job Summary:
Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on meeting the diverse individual health and wellness needs of students within the district.
Responsibilities:
* Act as a liaison between children, families and health care resources for the purpose of accessing and coordinating necessary health care agencies/programs.
* Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
* Complying with the laws relating to student health by administering first aid, medication, specialized medical treatment, vision, dental and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc. for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
* Provide health services in a school setting; state laws regarding sexually transmitted diseases; health standards and hazards; and stages of child development.
* Assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
* Audit immunization records for the purpose of ensuring that schools and families comply with established regulations.
* Implements health care plans for children with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, children with chronic health problems and/or 504 accommodation requirements.
* Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
* Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
* Provides training and/or orientation on various health related subjects or policies (e.g. CPR/First Aid, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
* Refers students who require further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc.
* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
* Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
* Apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
* Prepare and maintain accurate records; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid.
* Operate medical equipment utilized in school environments.
* Read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.
* Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
* Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use job-related equipment within a defined budget.
* Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with a variety of data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate job related equipment using standardized methods.
* Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and procedures.
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Qualifications:
* Experience:
* At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
* Education:
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Certification & Licensing:
* Valid Driver's License
* First Aid/CPR Certificate
* An appropriate Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher's Certification
* Current Rhode Island RN License
* Physical Requirements:
* Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
* Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
* Authorized to work in the USA
* Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
Salary Not Available
Position range in Rhode Island $77k - $111k Per Year
Substitute School Nurse Teacher
Westerly Public Schools
Occupation: Registered Nurses
Location: Westerly, RI - 02891
Job Type: Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)
Posted: 05/08/2026
Positions available: 10
Source: SchoolSpring
Web Site: www.schoolspring.com
Job #: 5567359
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Schedule
Part Time
Job Description
Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Title: Substitute School Nurse Teacher Location: District
Class Title: On-Call Effective Date: 03/02/2026
Salary Range: $175 - $300 per day Hours per week: 7-35
Job Summary:
Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on meeting the diverse individual health and wellness needs of students within the district.
Responsibilities:
* Act as a liaison between children, families and health care resources for the purpose of accessing and coordinating necessary health care agencies/programs.
* Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
* Complying with the laws relating to student health by administering first aid, medication, specialized medical treatment, vision, dental and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc. for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
* Provide health services in a school setting; state laws regarding sexually transmitted diseases; health standards and hazards; and stages of child development.
* Assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
* Audit immunization records for the purpose of ensuring that schools and families comply with established regulations.
* Implements health care plans for children with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, children with chronic health problems and/or 504 accommodation requirements.
* Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
* Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
* Provides training and/or orientation on various health related subjects or policies (e.g. CPR/First Aid, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
* Refers students who require further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc.
* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
* Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
* Apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
* Prepare and maintain accurate records; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid.
* Operate medical equipment utilized in school environments.
* Read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.
* Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
* Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and use job-related equipment within a defined budget.
* Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with a variety of data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate job related equipment using standardized methods.
* Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and procedures.
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Qualifications:
* Experience:
* At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
* Education:
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Certification & Licensing:
* Valid Driver's License
* First Aid/CPR Certificate
* An appropriate Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher's Certification
* Current Rhode Island RN License
* Physical Requirements:
* Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
* Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
* Authorized to work in the USA
* Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
Job ID: 520849307
Originally Posted on: 5/12/2026
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