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POSITION: Substitute School Nurse/TeacherGENERAL DUTIES: To provide nursing services and health education to students in assigned schools and to create a climate of health and well-being.REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services and building principals.QUALIFICATIONS: Hold or be currently eligible for Rhode Island License and Rhode Island Certification as School Nurse/Teacher.Evidence of competence in the field of nursing as demonstrated by academic record and letters of reference.Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, and the interview process.RESPONSIBILITIES: Is available daily for care and consultation in matters of health and safety.Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.Helps determine the extent of emergency care such as contacting parents or calling an emergency vehicle, according to policies set down by the school department.Implement policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.Determine the necessity of taking medication during school hours and the procedure used.Evaluates the health needs of particular students referred by principals and teachers.Checks medical records to ensure that all students have the required immunizations.Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters, as needed.Acts as consultant and resource person to classroom teacher in evaluating health education material.Instructs health, family life issues, and substance abuse classes when appropriate.Cooperates with school personnel and students in maintaining a safe, clean and healthful school and community.All other related responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent and his/her designeeTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per diem. $30/ hour. 6.5 hours per dayApplicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

"Newport Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services."

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