Substitute Nurses (Per Diem)

Portland Public Schools, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 37,266 - 53,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Paid Leave (EPL) accrual

Per diem/As-needed schedule

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks school nurses for district-wide coverage on an as-needed, per-diem basis. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment for injury and illness, medication administration, and support for chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma across multiple schools.

Candidates must be a Maine-licensed RN and eager to work with children. This per-diem role accrues Earned Paid Leave under Maine law but is not eligible for employer benefits.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children/adolescents and understanding of pediatric nursing.
• Must be a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat injuries and illnesses.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Support management of chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma) and provide school nursing services.

Skills

Caring for children

Nursing care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine

Job description

Substitute Nurses (Per Diem) - District Wide JobID: 5632

• Position Type: SUBSTITUTES/TEMP SUPPORT/ NURSE SUB
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: System Wide
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: Hiring on a rolling basis

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools seeks school nurses needed to serve various schools in thePortland Public Schools, working on an \"as needed\" basis. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment for injury and illness, medication administration, assistance managing and monitoring chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma, and various nursing services depending on the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a desire to work with children and/or adolescents and an understanding of nursing care for children and adolescents
• Must be a Registered Nurse

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current license to practice as a professional RN in Maine
• Wage: over $32.79 per hour ($32.79 was the 25-26 wage; the 26-27 wage will be slightly higher)
• Benefits: This position is per diem, and not eligible for employer benefits, but substitutes do accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law
• Earned Paid Leave (EPL) accrual:
  • 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
  • More details can be found here

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