Job Title: School Nurse

Department: Student Life

Reports to: Assistant Head of School

St. Andrew’s School, a boarding and day school located in Barrington, Rhode Island, seeks a school nurse beginning in August 2026. The School Nurse supports the health and well-being of students across the Middle School, Upper School, and Residential Program. This role contributes directly to the school’s educational mission by reducing health-related barriers to learning and promoting a safe, supportive environment in which students can thrive physically, academically, and socially.

The School Nurse provides attentive, inclusive care to a diverse student population, including day and boarding students, international students, and students with chronic or ongoing medical needs. The position requires strong clinical skills, sound judgment, organization, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and administrators.

This is a 10-month position aligned with the academic year.

Regular on-campus hours are 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Monday – Friday, with additional on-call rotation to support the residential program.

The School Nurse practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Rhode Island and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct & Acute Care

• Assess, triage, and provide care for students and staff presenting with illness or injury
• Deliver first aid and manage minor injuries and common acute conditions
• Identify situations requiring referral to urgent care, emergency services, or outside providers
• Take the lead in coordinating and responding to all on-campus medical emergencies
• Provide emergency medical response during the school day and during school-sponsored activities as needed
• Manages complex polypharmacy protocols, overseeing organization, inventory control, and secure administration of multi-medication regimens while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards
• In partnership with the athletic trainer, supports safe participation in athletics and school programs

Mental Health Collaboration

• Partner with the School Counselor to support students experiencing mental health concerns
• Assist in assessing when physical symptoms may be related to stress or emotional factors
• Collaborate on care planning and communication with families when appropriate
• Provide health-related support and monitoring for students returning to school following mental health treatment

Boarding & On-Call Support

• Participate in the shared on-call rotation for boarding students, typically one weekend per month
  Provide phone triage and guidance to residential staff
• Assist boarding students in accessing local healthcare services, including scheduling appointments and coordinating transportation
• Communicate with families regarding health concerns as appropriate

Chronic Condition & Individual Health Planning

• Monitor and support students with chronic medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and families
• Share relevant health information with faculty and staff while maintaining confidentiality
• Assist in implementing health accommodations that support student participation in academic and residential life

Health Promotion & Prevention

• Provide early identification of health concerns that may impact learning
• Support communicable disease monitoring and follow school guidelines regarding exclusion and return
• Ensure compliance with Rhode Island immunization requirements
• Promote illness and injury prevention practices within the school community
• Serve on the school’s emergency response team, providing data-driven insights to inform school-wide emergency protocols and risk mitigation strategies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records
• Oversee immunization documentation, medication administration records, visit logs, and incident reports
• Utilize the Magnus Health Portal to manage required forms and medical documentation, and serve as the portal administrator
• Adhere to HIPAA, FERPA, and state regulatory requirements

Training & Collaboration

• Train staff in health-related tasks that may be delegated within regulatory guidelines
• Support CPR and First Aid certification efforts
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, residential staff, the School Counselor, and families to address student health needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Rhode Island or eligible for endorsement
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS or ACLS certification
• Pediatric experience
• Triage experience
• Experience in a school, community health, or boarding environment

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a letter of interest, and the names of three references electronically to Stephanie Morin at smorin@standrews-ri.org.