Elementary School NurseRSU 57Vacancy will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.QualificationsMust hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional NurseBachelor of Science degree (four-year) from an accredited institutionValid provisional or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurseCompleted fingerprinting in accordance with school requirementsMinimum of two years of nursing experience in pediatrics, community health, or as a school nurseHolds current BLS certificationReports toBuilding administration and superintendentJob GoalTo provide health services that ensure the health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57.Essential FunctionsAbility to create and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens within scope of practiceAbility to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain high-quality servicesDemonstrates sound judgment and effective communication skillsRespects and protects the confidentiality of students, staff, and familiesPerformance ResponsibilitiesWorks as a member of the district health services team within the scope of individual trainingUnderstands and complies with school district policies and procedures, state statutes, and limitationsProvides health assessments; develops and implements health plans for studentsProvides care for illness and injury to students in accordance with written protocolsFollows standard health practices for school settings as listed by the School Health Manual and Maine Department of EducationDevelops an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) or Medical 504 for each student with special health care needs requiring nursing assessment, intervention, or supervision. This includes health assessments, completion and maintenance of student health plans, interventions (including administration of medication), and documentation of student health recordsEducates staff regarding emergency measures required until medical help is availableImplements the school medication policy and proceduresPromotes control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseasesProvides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions in the school settingParticipates in health aspects of kindergarten pre-registration (if appropriate)Participates in medical clearances (physicals, allergies, previous medical conditions, etc.) (if appropriate)Serves as a health liaison between school, home, and the communityWorks effectively with individuals, public and private agencies, and other community groups to ensure student health needs are metEnsures that necessary and appropriate medical/health-related resources are available to all persons responsible for providing health care before a child is placed in the classroomMay be called upon to serve as a resource person for classroom teachers on health issues or as a resource for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Upon request, the nurse will incorporate the care plan into the IEPMay be responsible for case management of Medical 504s, as appropriatePrepares the budget for school health supplies and first aid kits for school settingsPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assignedLegal and Ethical DutiesMaintains confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral recordsDemonstrates respect for the legal and human rights of studentsMeets and follows all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levelsFollows health and safety procedures established by the districtArrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverageDemonstrates loyalty, dependability, integrity, and other ethical standardsFollows the chain of command for various administrative procedures for student or program concernsObserves all RSU 57 policies and related school proceduresTerms of EmploymentSalary, work year, and working conditions are established by the RSU 57 School Board.EvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.Equal Opportunity EmployerRSU 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NoteThe above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position, either at present or in the future.
