School Nurse - Long Term Substitute - Lyman Elementary School

Registered School Nurse - Long Term Substitute position in Waterboro, ME.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Bachelor of Science degree (four year) from an accredited institution
• Valid provisional 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
• Current BLS certification

About the Role

To provide health services that ensure the health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain positive relations with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens within scope of practice
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain high quality of services
• Demonstrate sound judgment and effective communication skills
• Respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, and families
• Work as a member of the district health services team within scope of individual's training
• Understand and comply with school district policies and procedures, state statutes, and limitations
• Provide health assessments, develop and implement health plans for students
• Provide care for illness and injury to students in accordance with written protocols
• Follow standard health practices for school settings as listed by the School Health Manual, Maine Department of Education
• Develop an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) or Medical 504 for each student with special health care needs requiring nursing assessment, intervention, or supervision
• Conduct health assessments, complete each student's health plan, maintain appropriate student health plans, and document student health records
• Educate staff regarding emergency measures required until medical help is available
• Implement the school medication policy and procedure
• Promote control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases
• Provide health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions in the school setting
• Participate in health aspects of kindergarten pre-registration (if appropriate)
• Participate in medical clearances (physicals, allergies, previous medical conditions, etc.) (if appropriate)
• Participate in in-season return process from sports-related injuries, including doctor clearances and trainer information (if appropriate)
• Serve as a health liaison between school, home, and the community
• Work effectively with individuals, public and private agencies, and other community groups to assure student health needs are met
• Ensure necessary and appropriate medical/health-related resources are available to all responsible for providing health care before a child is placed in the classroom
• Serve as a resource person for classroom teachers on health issues or as a resource for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
• Incorporate the care plan into the IEP upon request
• Responsible for case management of medical 504s as appropriate
• Prepare the budget for school health supplies and first aid kits for school settings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Legal and Ethical Duties

• Maintain confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral records
• Demonstrate respect for the legal and human rights of students
• Meet and follow all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels
• Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• Demonstrate loyalty, dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards
• Follow the chain of command for various administrative procedures for student or program concerns
• Observe all RSU 57 policies and related school procedures

Pay

Compensation: $185-$250 per day

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required