Substitute Nurse

Servingschools; Union (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 40 is seeking a licensed nurse to supervise and coordinate student health services in accordance with Maine statutes and Education Department requirements. The role includes implementing health policies, developing individual health plans, and ensuring immunization standards are met.

The position may require ongoing health screenings, counseling students, training staff on first aid, and collaborating with the school physician to support safe school operations.

Qualifications

• Current Maine nursing license.
• Certification as required by Maine Department of Education.
• Degree in nursing; pursuing BS if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate health services for students.
• Implement emergency health policies and in-service safety programs.
• Develop and implement individual student health plans.
• Administer school health screenings and coordinate follow-up.
• Counsel students on health-related matters and promote immunization standards.

Skills

Health counseling

Emergency policies

Health screening

Immunization knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN License

Job description

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Maine
• Certification as required by the Maine Department of Education
• An associate of Nursing or baccalaureate degree is required. If a candidate does not have a BS degree, the

candidate must be matriculating in a program to gain a bachelor's degree when applying for certification. The degree can be in nursing or a related field.

Pay Range: $175 to $230 per day

Job Goal:

To supervise, delegate and coordinate the health services and health related activities required by Maine statutes (Title 20-A), Rule Chapters for the Department of Education and the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions

• Implement emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for personnel
• Develop and implement individual student health plans
• Act as the agent to implement the school physician's recommendations and requirements for the health and safety of students and school personnel
• Provide health counseling to students
• Implement, and supervise school health screening programs in accordance with state and district requirements and recommendations and coordinate follow-up services when needed
• Serve as a resource person in health education; teach the principals of health promotion and disease prevention as assigned
• Implement the school medication procedures and provide training, assistance and support to the individuals designated to be responsible for the administration of first aid to injured and ill students
• Enforce current immunization standards as required by state law
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.