Segue Institute for Learning School Nurse
Central Falls, RI
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Hiring Company
Segue Institute For Learning
Positions Available
Full Time
Position Description
School Nurse:
This is a 48-week position.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws,
regulations and policies.
• Initiates program changes as needed.
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in
coordination with other health and social service agencies.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the
delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and
other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
* Work as part of a school community.
* Team work and professional collaboration is a must.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.
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