1:1 Registered School Nurse - K-5 Functional Life Skills Program at Massabesic East (Job ID 1531)

Qualifications

Must hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse
Bachelor of Science degree (four year) from an accredited institution
Valid provision or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurse
Completed fingerprinting in accordance with school requirements
Minimum of two years nursing experience in pediatrics, community health or as a school nurse

Essential Functions

Ability to create and maintain positive relations with students, school personnel, parents and citizens within scope of practice
Collaborates with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain high quality of services
Demonstrates sound judgment and effective communication skills
Respects and protects the confidentiality of students, staff, and families

Performance Responsibilities

• Works as a member of the district health services team within scope of individual's training
  
• Understands and complies with school district policies and procedures, state statutes, and limitations
  
• Provides health assessments, develops and implements health plans for students
  
• Provides care for illness and injury to students in accordance with written protocols
  
• Follows the standard health practices for school settings as listed by the School Health Manual, Maine Department of Education
  
• Develops an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) or Medical 504 for each student that has special health care needs requiring nursing assessment, intervention or supervision
  
• Provides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions in the school setting
  
• Serves as a health liaison between school, home and the community
  
• Works effectively with individuals, public and private agencies & other community groups to assure that student health needs are being met
  
• Ensures that the necessary and appropriate medical/health-related resources are available to all persons who are responsible for providing health care before a child is placed in the classroom
  
• May be called upon to serve as a resource person for classroom teachers on health issues or as a resource for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.
  
• Upon request, the nurse will incorporate the care plan into the IEP
  
• May be responsible for case management of medical 504s as appropriate
  
• Prepares the budget for school health supplies and first aid kits for school settings
  
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Legal and Ethical Duties

• Maintains confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral records
  
• Demonstrates a respect for the legal and human rights of students
  
• Mets and follows all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels
  
• Follows health and safety procedures established by the district
  
• Arrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
  
• Demonstrates loyalty, dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards
  
• Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures for student or program concerns
  
• Observes all RSU 57 policies and related school procedures

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.