Job Description
Job Description
Elementary School Nurse
RSU 57
Vacancy will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.
Qualifications
Must hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse
Bachelor of Science degree (four-year) from an accredited institution
Valid provisional or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurse
Completed fingerprinting in accordance with school requirements
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in pediatrics, community health, or as a school nurse
Holds current BLS certification
Reports to
Building administration and superintendent
Job Goal
To provide health services that ensure the health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57.
Essential Functions
Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens within scope of practice
Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain high-quality services
Demonstrates sound judgment and effective communication skills
Respects and protects the confidentiality of students, staff, and families
Performance Responsibilities
Works as a member of the district health services team within the scope of individual training
Understands and complies with school district policies and procedures, state statutes, and limitations
Provides health assessments; develops and implements health plans for students
Provides care for illness and injury to students in accordance with written protocols
Follows standard health practices for school settings as listed by the School Health Manual and Maine Department of Education
Develops 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 records
Educates staff regarding emergency measures required until medical help is available
Implements the school medication policy and procedures
Promotes control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases
Provides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions in the school setting
Participates 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 community
Works effectively with individuals, public and private agencies, and other community groups to ensure student health needs are met
Ensures 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 classroom
May 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 IEP
May be responsible for case management of Medical 504s, as appropriate
Prepares the budget for school health supplies and first aid kits for school settings
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Legal and Ethical Duties
Maintains confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral records
Demonstrates respect for the legal and human rights of students
Meets and follows all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels
Follows health and safety procedures established by the district
Arrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
Demonstrates loyalty, dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards
Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures for student or program concerns
Observes all RSU 57 policies and related school procedures
Terms of Employment
Salary, work year, and working conditions are established by the RSU 57 School Board.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSU 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note
The 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.
Elementary School Nurse
RSU 57
Vacancy will be posted until a suitable candidate is found.
Qualifications
Must hold a current license in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse
Bachelor of Science degree (four-year) from an accredited institution
Valid provisional or professional state certificate to serve as a school nurse
Completed fingerprinting in accordance with school requirements
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in pediatrics, community health, or as a school nurse
Holds current BLS certification
Reports to
Building administration and superintendent
Job Goal
To provide health services that ensure the health and safety of students and staff in RSU 57.
Essential Functions
Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens within scope of practice
Ability to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to maintain high-quality services
Demonstrates sound judgment and effective communication skills
Respects and protects the confidentiality of students, staff, and families
Performance Responsibilities
Works as a member of the district health services team within the scope of individual training
Understands and complies with school district policies and procedures, state statutes, and limitations
Provides health assessments; develops and implements health plans for students
Provides care for illness and injury to students in accordance with written protocols
Follows standard health practices for school settings as listed by the School Health Manual and Maine Department of Education
Develops 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 records
Educates staff regarding emergency measures required until medical help is available
Implements the school medication policy and procedures
Promotes control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases
Provides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions in the school setting
Participates 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 community
Works effectively with individuals, public and private agencies, and other community groups to ensure student health needs are met
Ensures 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 classroom
May 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 IEP
May be responsible for case management of Medical 504s, as appropriate
Prepares the budget for school health supplies and first aid kits for school settings
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Legal and Ethical Duties
Maintains confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral records
Demonstrates respect for the legal and human rights of students
Meets and follows all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels
Follows health and safety procedures established by the district
Arrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
Demonstrates loyalty, dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards
Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures for student or program concerns
Observes all RSU 57 policies and related school procedures
Terms of Employment
Salary, work year, and working conditions are established by the RSU 57 School Board.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSU 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note
The 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.
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