Substitute Nurse

Qualifications

a. Current license to practice nursing in the state of Maine b. Certification as required by the Maine Department of Education c. An associate of Nursing or baccalaureate degree is required. If a candidate does not have a BS degree, the candidate must be matriculating in a program to gain a bachelor's degree when applying for certification.

The degree can be in nursing or a related field.

Pay Range

$175 to $230 per day Job Goal: To supervise, delegate and coordinate the health services and health related activities required by Maine statutes (Title 20-A), Rule Chapters for the Department of Education and the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions

Implement emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for personnel Develop and implement individual student health plans Act as the agent to implement the school physician's recommendations and requirements for the health and safety of students and school personnel Provide health counseling to students Implement, and supervise school health screening programs in accordance with state and district requirements and recommendations and coordinate follow-up services when needed Serve as a resource person in health education; teach the principals of health promotion and disease prevention as assigned Implement the school medication procedures and provide training, assistance and support to the individuals designated to be responsible for the administration of first aid to injured and ill students Enforce current immunization standards as required by state law Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40