Substitute - Nurse

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

• RSU 9 227 MAIN

STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

Phone (207) 778-6571 | Fax (207) 778-4160 COMMUNITY | CULTURE |

CURRICULUM

"Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all."

CHESTERVILLE

• FARMINGTON
• INDUSTRY
• NEW SHARON
• NEW

VINEYARD

• STARKS TEMPLE
• VIENNA
• WELD
• WILTON Substitute Nurse District wide

Job Goal:

To provide temporary professional nursing services that ensure the safety, health, and well-being of students during the school day, allowing for a school environment conducive to learning.

Qualifications:

Current license to practice professional nursing (RN) in the State of Maine. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a professional registered nurse. Successful completion of a Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC). Approval of the Department of Education to work as a substitute school nurse. Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care & Assessment Provides health assessments and nursing diagnoses for students presenting with illness or injury. Identifies health findings that fall outside the normal range and takes appropriate clinical action. Utilizes existing health resources and protocols to provide immediate care to pupils. Implements the school medication policy and procedures, including the administration of scheduled and PRN medications. 2. Crisis & Emergency Management Provides crisis intervention for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances. Will refer students with emotional and mental health disturbances to school counseling staff as needed Maintains and utilizes first aid supplies and emergency protocols as established by the district. Assists in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious symptoms. 3. Communication & Coordination Interprets the immediate health status of pupils to school personnel and parents/guardians as necessary, following FERPA privacy laws. Serves as a health resource person to classroom teachers and administrators. Maintains accurate and confidential daily health records and documentation of care provided. Collaborates with office staff to ensure student health needs are met.

Terms of Employment:

Per-diem/as-needed basis. Rate of pay as determined by the Board of Directors.