School Nurse

Falmouth Middle School is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated School Nurse to join our team. The Middle School Nurse (Gr 6-8) plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students in the middle school setting. This position involves providing direct healthcare services, health education, and preventive care to ensure a safe and healthy school environment conducive to learning. Position is part of a health services team of four nurses that support our PreK to grade 12 students.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify health concerns or issues among students.
• Provide immediate medical assistance and administer first aid to students and staff in case of injuries, illnesses, or emergencies.
• Maintain emergency response protocols and procedures, including CPR and AED training, to ensure readiness for any medical emergencies.
• Administer medications to students as prescribed by healthcare providers, following school policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation of medication administration and maintain accurate medication records.
• Educate students, staff, and parents on various health-related topics, including nutrition, safety, and illness prevention.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic health conditions, in collaboration with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff.
• Ensure compliance with state immunization requirements by monitoring students' immunization records and coordinating immunization clinics or outreach efforts as needed, in partnership with the superintendent to help ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school personnel to address students' health needs and promote a coordinated approach to student support.
• Refer students to appropriate healthcare providers or specialists for further evaluation and treatment, and facilitate follow-up care as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students, including immunization records, health assessments, and medical treatment documentation.
• Collaborate with school leadership and local health authorities to develop and implement crisis response plans and protocols.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license with relevant state licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Maine DOE 524 Certification
• Experience working in pediatric or school nursing preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric health issues, developmental stages, and common childhood illnesses.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and healthy school environment for all students.

Wage and Benefits: 
Excellent pay commensurate with education and experience (per teacher scale). Comprehensive and generous benefits package included. 

Falmouth Public Schools are located in three buildings on a 100-acre PreK-12 campus in Falmouth Maine, a coastal community bordering the city of Portland.  Our campus features extensive fields, trails, gardens and hoop houses, and rich opportunities for collaboration between schools.   Equally important is our commitment to ensuring that all members of our community feel known, respected and appreciated as we work to fulfill our District Mission: Navigating Creative Pathways to Courageous, Compassionate, and Fulfilling Lives. 

Falmouth Public Schools is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.