Founding School Nurse (2026-2027)
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Job Location:
North Providence, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Organization Overview
Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel we believe that every studentregardless of race zip code or economic statusdeserves access to a free high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations rigorous instruction and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About Our Team
Everyday our team members choose to be positive drive their own growth uplift one another and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the RoleExcel Academy is seeking a Founding School Nurse who is responsible for supporting the development implementation and management of the schools health program at our Founding High School in Providence Rhode Island. General responsibilities include program management nursing services collaboration health education and professional & ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Establish and manage a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Rhode Island guidelines regulations and statutes governing nursing and school health and Excel Academys policies;Collaborate with other professionals team members and community providers in assessing planning implementing and evaluating programs and other school health activities;Using the nursing process collaborate with the parent/guardian and student where appropriate to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for the student;Assist students and families to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and promotion;Apply appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to the student health needs and participating in research; andServe as a productive member of the Excel to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:Understand how your identity markers (including race class and gender) impact your understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities. Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues students families and the surrounding the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making. Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/ be responsive to feedback and lessons learned. QualificationsMust hold a BSN or RN with a Bachelors degree in a related discipline;Must have RIDE certification for the role or be willing to apply for certification;Minimum of 1 year experience in public health nursing community health nursing school health nursing or pediatric nursing; school nursing experience preferred;Familiarity with insulin administration and/or Hoyer lift preferred or a willingness to learn;An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools including Excels values and educational model. Preference will be given to applicants who also:Have experience in a public or charter school setting andSpeak Spanish Haitian Creole Khmer and Vietnamese.
Required Experience:
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