Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse at Serving Schools

Reports to:

Building Administrator(s) and Assistant Superintendent

As a Substitute School Nurse, you will deliver measurable results in advancing the wellbeing, academic success, and lifelong health of students by promoting health and safety, maintaining a safe environment, preventing illness through early detection and treatment of health problems, and collaborating with families, school personnel, and community providers to meet student needs.

• Assess students referred by staff or presenting to the health office using health history, record review, and physical assessment to identify non-normal findings
• Collaborate with the school physician, parents/guardians, teachers, guidance counselor, social worker, school psychologist, administrators, and community resources regarding student health needs to support education and well-being
• Provide nursing interventions for acute and chronic physical, emotional, mental health, and behavioral concerns
• Administer and document medications according to district policy
• Document assessment data and nursing actions in paper and/or digital records
• Maintain student privacy/confidentiality per HIPAA, FERPA, and district policy
• Communicate with school personnel regarding student health issues
• Collect and document data regarding suspected child abuse/neglect and refer to appropriate agencies
• Be knowledgeable of community health resources and refer students/families as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, students, and families to provide information on health issues as needed
• Promote and assist in control of communicable diseases through early detection, surveillance, and reporting
• Consult with state and community public health agencies and the school physician as needed
• Communicate with district and other school nurses to analyze and resolve student health issues
• Adhere to Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
• Identify strengths and weaknesses through self-evaluation and develop a plan to strengthen school nursing practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or Assistant Superintendent

• Current license as a Registered Nurse;
  Maine RN license
• Certification as a school nurse (524) from the Maine Department of Education
• At least three (3) years of professional RN experience
• Baccalaureate degree required; if not held, candidate must be matriculating toward a baccalaureate degree
• Current CPR/AED for healthcare providers certification

• Resourceful: optimize resources and network to broaden resources for the role
• Organized: track work and adhere to systems and processes
• Strategic thinking: think critically and contribute ideas beyond instruction
• Lifelong learner: commit to continuous self-improvement and high-quality output
• Public consultation: effective listening, guidance for parents, openness to feedback

• Reasonable accommodations: RSU 21 provides accommodations as required by ADA, unless it causes undue hardship
• Terms of Employment: as stated in the collective bargaining agreement; salary established by the Board
• Evaluation: annual evaluation by the building Principal per Board policy

• Seniorities:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Education Management

Note:

This refined description retains the core role and requirements while removing duplicated and extraneous content.