Substitute Nurses (Per Diem) - District Wide

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Paid Leave (EPL)

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks substitute school nurses to serve various schools in the Portland Public Schools district. Positions are on an as-needed, per-diem basis for the school year, with temporary assignment and wage above $32.79 per hour.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment of injuries, medication administration, and support for chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma across district schools.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in Maine
• Experience in school nursing preferred
• Desire to work with children and adolescents

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat injuries and illnesses at the school site
• Administer medications as needed
• Assist in managing chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma)
• Provide nursing services per school needs

Skills

Registered Nurse

School Nursing

Patient Assessment

Education

RN License (Maine)

Job description

Substitute Nurses (Per Diem) - District Wide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859989

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Substitute School Nurse (Per Diem) - District Wide

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
• Experience in school nursing preferred

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current license to practice as a professional RN in Maine
• Maine State CHRC authorization (cost is $70 - more info here )

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School year only, as needed
• Assignment: Temporary
• 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
  • 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
  • More details can be found here
• Contact with questions: Tina Veilleux [e-mail] .

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]