Job Description: Substitute School Nurse
Accountability: The Substitute Nurse is directly responsible to the Associate Head of School in fulfilling all responsibilities, but takes daily guidance and direction from the school nurse(s), TAMS Principal, and/or Director of Residential Life. This position is filled on an “as needed” basis, with approximate hours of service from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Job Requirements – This position requires a person who:
- Has specific clinical knowledge-based competencies required to perform all job functions, including assessment, planning, and the coordination of health care for individuals and groups within the school community
- Utilizes clinical knowledge to implement individual healthcare plans
- Adapts to the demands of a comprehensive and dynamic school community
- Demonstrates caring, kindness, and respect to all members of the school community through the delivery of health care services.
- Is able to:
- communicate effectively,
- exercise judgment and discretion,
- maintain confidentiality, and adapt quickly and successfully to changing situations
- Has excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Performance Responsibilities – The Substitute School Nurse will:
- Provide healthcare assessment to students and staff
- Oversee medication administration, healthcare procedures, and the implementation of healthcare plans
- Make decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance, as applicable
- Serve as a consultant with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and school counselors, as needed
- Communicate with parents, community healthcare providers, school personnel, and administrators, as necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the school community, as well as to implement healthcare plans
- Oversee infection control measures, including but not limited to COVID-19 response practices
Required Credentials
- Five or more years of nursing experience preferred
- Maintain a current and valid RN license in the State of Maine
Required Application Process
All those interested in applying must submit:
- Non instructional school application form (available for download (here)
- Letter of interest
- Transcript of any college coursework
- List of three references with contact information
All materials should be submitted electronically to lisa.estabrook@thorntonacademy.org.
If electronic submission is not possible, materials may be mailed or delivered to:
Lisa Estabrook Thornton Academy 438 Main Street Saco, ME 04072
The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton
Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin,
religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital,
veteran, or any other legally protected status.