School Nurse - RN

The Cherryfield School Department is currently seeking a Full Time School Nurse - RN to begin as soon as possible at the Cherryfield Elementary School. We are a Pre-K through Grade 8 Municipal owned school.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students
• Promote and maintain health and well-being of students, families and school personnel through teaching, professional development, counseling and direct care, as necessary.
• May assist with the implementation of individual health plans for the care of students with chronic health conditions, disabilities and those needing treatment or medications.
• Collect and maintain confidential records within professional and legal boundaries and District guidelines.
• Serve as a leader and advocate for student and staff wellness and safety as a member of the school's safety, attendance progress monitoring and crisis teams.
• Assist as a critical team member for Individual Education Plan Teams for students with health needs and/or atypical developmental needs.
• Skill and experience supporting students with a variety of self-care mental health and developmental needs in the Pre-K through Grade 8.
• Manage contact tracing, reporting, and Pooled/Rapid testing of students.

Requirements:

• Maine Department of Education School Nurse Certification (#524), or ability to obtain
• Valid Maine Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Matriculated into a Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university; or hold a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Maine State Criminal History Record Check approval; based on fingerprints.

Application may be obtained at the Cherryfield Superintendent's office at 87 Milbridge Road, Suite 2, Cherryfield, or call ... Monday through Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm or email to ....

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate may be found.

We are an equal opportunity employer.