ServingSchools
Substitute School Nurse at ServingSchools
Reports to: Building Administrator(s) and Assistant Superintendent
Overview
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. Responsibilities
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 Qualifications
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 Competencies
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 Additional Information
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 Other
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.
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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. Responsibilities
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 Qualifications
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 Competencies
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 Additional Information
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 Other
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.
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