School Nurse (Part Time)

POSITION OVERVIEW: School Nurse (Part Time) - Rowe Elementary 25-26 SY

School Nurse needed for a busy school serving a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Candidate must be comfortable both working independently and as part of a team. Position may include district responsibilities as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treat students with injuries and illnesses
• Develop health plans for chronic physical and mental health needs
• Create and maintain health and immunization records
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary school team and a district nurse team to promote health and well-being for students’ optimal learning
• May include district responsibilities as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working with children ages 4-12
• Understanding of healthy childhood / growth and development
• Knowledge or understanding of core public health or community health principles, including role of social determinants of health
• Understanding of health inequities and their impact on childhood and adolescent development and learning
• Ability to be flexible and change based on needs of school and/or district

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
• At least three years of prior experience as a professional nurse
• Experience in school nursing or public health nursing preferred
• Experience working with families and children from diverse ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, and cultural communities, including those facing food and housing insecurity
• Experience working with children with autism and/or other special educational and developmental needs

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current license to practice as a professional, registered nurse in Maine
• Maine State School Nurse Endorsement 524 (more info)
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)

SCHEDULE: Monday,Tuesday and every other Wednesday.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• School-year position
• Part Time, 0.5 FTE
• Permanent
• Not eligible for overtime

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