The Cherryfield School Department is currently seeking a School Nurse - RN to begin as soon as possible at the Cherryfield Elementary School for 2 days/week. 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 207-546-8111 Monday through Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm or email to sblackwood@cherryfieldschool.org.
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate may be found.
We are an equal opportunity employer.