Job Goals: The School Nurse plans, provides, and coordinates health services for students at Carl J. Lamb School. The nurse manages the health office, supports students with acute and chronic health needs, and works with families, staff, and health care providers so that every child can attend school and take part in learning. The nurse practices under the Maine Nurse Practice Act, Maine Department of Education guidance, and Sanford School Department policy.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES Direct care and health office management - Assess and care for students who are ill or injured, and decide when to contact families or emergency services.
- Administer medications and treatments according to district policy and provider orders, and keep accurate records.
- Train, delegate to, and supervise unlicensed staff who give medication or provide care when the nurse is not present.
- Maintain confidential student health records in the district's student information system.
Students with health needs - Write and update Individualized Health Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and severe allergies.
- Train classroom staff, bus staff, and specialists on each student's plan.
- Serve on Section 504 and IEP teams and provide health information for evaluations and plans.
Health screening and compliance - Conduct required vision and hearing screenings and follow up with families on referrals.
- Monitor immunization records and maintain compliance with Maine school immunization requirements.
- Track and report communicable diseases and work with the Maine CDC as needed.
Safety and emergency response - Serve on the school's Cardiac Emergency Response Team and support AED readiness, CPR training, and drills.
- Maintain emergency supplies, including stock epinephrine, and help plan for medical emergencies during the school day and on field trips.
- Act as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Family and team partnership - Communicate with families clearly and respectfully, using plain language and interpreters when needed.
- Connect families to community health resources, including insurance, dental, and vision services.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and early childhood partners to support the whole child.
- Provide age-appropriate health education to students and health updates to staff.
- Perform other health-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Required - Current, unrestricted Maine Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license, or multistate compact license.
- Maine Department of Education School Nurse certification (524), or eligibility to obtain it.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, or current enrollment in a BSN program, consistent with Maine certification requirements.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Maine DOE Criminal History Records Check (fingerprinting) approval.
Preferred - Pediatric, school, or community health nursing experience.
- National Certification in School Nursing (NCSN).
- Experience working with young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Sound clinical judgment and the ability to stay calm and act quickly in emergencies.
- Strong organization and record keeping.
- Clear, caring communication with young children, families, and staff.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfort with electronic health records and basic technology.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling; the ability to lift and assist children (up to about 40 pounds); and the ability to respond quickly anywhere in the building or on school grounds. |
Terms of Employment:
This is a school year position; salary is based on the appropriate RN step outlined in Article A – Salary Schedule of the Sanford Federation of Teachers contract. Pay Range $48,751 - $93,464 |
