Substitute Nurse

Qualifications:
a. Current license to practice nursing in the state of Maine
b. Certification as required by the Maine Department of Education
c. An associate of Nursing or baccalaureate degree is required. If a candidate does not have a BS degree, the
candidate must be matriculating in a program to gain a bachelor's degree when applying
for certification. The degree can be in nursing or a related field.

Pay Range: $175 to $230 per day

Job Goal: To supervise, delegate and coordinate the health services and health related
activities required by Maine statutes (Title 20-A), Rule Chapters for the Department of
Education and the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions:
Implement emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for
personnel
Develop and implement individual student health plans
Act as the agent to implement the school physician's recommendations and requirements
for the health and safety of students and school personnel
Provide health counseling to students
Implement, and supervise school health screening programs in accordance with
state and district requirements and recommendations and coordinate follow-up services
when needed
Serve as a resource person in health education; teach the principals of health promotion
and disease prevention as assigned
Implement the school medication procedures and provide training, assistance and support
to the individuals designated to be responsible for the administration of first aid to injured
and ill students
Enforce current immunization standards as required by state law
Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventive
immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious
diseases
Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40