Position Description: We are seeking a dynamic certified school nurse to assist our dedicated team of nurses 16 hours per week. The substitute school nurse will provide medical treatment to students in a school setting when the regular school nurses are absent across our six district schools.
Responsibilities:
● 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.
● Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify health concerns or issues among students.
● Implement individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic health conditions, in collaboration with parents/guardians, healthcare providers, and school staff.
● Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students, including immunization records, health assessments, and medical treatment documentation.
● Assist with vision and hearing screenings and special projects.
Qualifications:
● Current Maine Registered Nurse License
● Possess (or be eligible) Maine DOE certification as a School Nurse (524)
● Current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification
● Current certification in CPR/AED
● Three (3) years experience as a professional registered nurse
● Knowledge of current practices for common childhood conditions and chronic conditions especially asthma, allergies, diabetes & seizure disorders
● Experience working in pediatric (ages 4 to 21) preferred
● Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Start Date: August 2025
Salary: Prorated hourly per CBA
For information about this position please contact Rick Amero, ramero@kidsrsu.org.
The “Professional” application form is available on the KIDS RSU website in the Employee Applications folder located under the Menu/Documents/District Forms section. In order to be considered for this position a completed RSU 2 application form must accompany your packet.
Please submit the completed and signed application form, letter of interest, resume, RN license, CHRC, and Maine DOE certification to:
KIDS RSU #2
Attn. Jennifer Staggs
7 Reed Street
Hallowell, Maine 04347
Tel. (207) 622-6351 ext. 1410
Scanned application packets can be emailed to: jstaggs@kidsrsu.org.
Thank you for your interest in our schools!
Regional School Unit 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer