Job Description
Full job descriptionSalary: Starting at 40,500SUMMARY: Assesses students requiring the direct services of a registered nurse. Prepares health care plans for involved students and supervises the implementation of required health care procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.Instructs teachers on screening students for health defects. Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians. Conducts parent conferences and maintains liaison between physicians, parents and staff. Makes recommendations to primary care physician on health needs of individual students.Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing. Experience with handicapped children.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: License from the State of Maine to practice as a Registered Nurse and proper Department of Education certification.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Experience