1:1 School Nurse - Full Time

Servingschools; Somerville (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 12's Somerville School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 School Nurse (RN) to support a student with medical needs. This full-time role focuses on providing personalized care during the school day.

The nurse will monitor seizure activity and other medical needs, follow care plans, and collaborate with teachers, families, and the care team to keep the student safe and comfortable. Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, Maine CHRC approval, and experience with children; they should communicate

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CHRC approval from the Maine Department of Education.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional, and reliable care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing medical needs.
• Commitment to student safety, dignity, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 nursing care and monitoring throughout the school day.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to seizure activity and other medical needs.
• Monitor environmental factors that may affect the student’s health and safety.
• Monitor and facilitate feeding as needed.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for the student.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, school staff, families, and other members of the student’s care team.
• Communicate effectively regarding the student’s health, needs, and well‑being.
• Follow established medical care plans, school protocols, and applicable nursing standards.

Skills

RN license

CHRC approval

Experience with children

Communication skills

Job description

1:1 School Nurse – Full-Time

Somerville School | RSU 12

RSU 12 is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide dedicated 1:1 nursing support for a student with medical needs at Somerville School.

This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s school day while working as part of a supportive and collaborative school community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and is committed to providing safe, attentive, and individualized care.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 nursing care and monitoring throughout the school day.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to seizure activity and other medical needs.
• Monitor environmental factors that may affect the student’s health and safety.
• Monitor and facilitate feeding as needed.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for the student.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, school staff, families, and other members of the student’s care team.
• Communicate effectively regarding the student’s health, needs, and well‑being.
• Follow established medical care plans, school protocols, and applicable nursing standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CHRC approval from the Maine Department of Education.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional, and reliable care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing medical needs.
• Commitment to student safety, dignity, and well‑being.