School Nurse -Daily Substitutes at RSU17-MSAD17 Oxford Hills in South Paris, ME

Job description

Oxford Hills School District (MSAD#17) is seeking qualified Substitute School Nurses to support our 8 schools located across our district. Substitute nurses play a vital role in promoting the health and safety of students and staff by providing primary health services, managing chronic and acute conditions, and responding to emergencies in the absence of the regular school nurse. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program Current Maine LPN or RN license Current BLS certification Valid CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) with fingerprinting, as required by the Maine Department of Education Minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience preferred (or equivalent experience in acute care, public/community health, or home health care settings) Knowledge of childhood illnesses and chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures) Ability to perform skilled nursing tasks such as: Catheterization, Suctioning, Gastrostomy tube feedings, Insulin pump management, Nebulizer treatments Responsibilities Administer medications and treatments in compliance with state regulations and district policies Provide emergency and routine health care to students, staff, and visitors Promote student wellness and disease prevention Act as a liaison between home and school regarding student health concerns Deliver care based on 504 Plans, Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs), and Emergency Care Plans Maintain accurate documentation in the district's electronic health record system Support communicable disease prevention and awareness efforts Conduct health education and provide guidance to students and families Assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) Position Details As-needed basis during the school year Work takes place in any of the 8 schools across the Oxford Hills School District - MSAD17 $40/hour As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners. CORE BELIEFS Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will: Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths. Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them. Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy. Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times. Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF: As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to: Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect; Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment; Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship; Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public. Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by: Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels; Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas; Helping student develop skills