School Nurse - Specialized Support

School Nurse - Specialized Support

The Kittery School Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered School Nurse to provide specialized medical care for a student in the public education setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the student throughout the school day, enabling them to fully participate in their educational experience.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous, individualized medical care and support for the student.
• Monitor and manage the student's health needs, including hydration, medication administration, seizure activity monitoring and reporting, and emergency response as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff, healthcare providers, and the student's family to ensure the student's medical care plan is followed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records, documenting daily care and any health concerns.
• Educate school staff on best practices for managing the student's medical needs when appropriate.
• Assist the student in transitioning between classes and participating in school activities, ensuring their medical needs are met at all times.
• Perform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessary.
• Assist with accessibility, including helping the student navigate the school environment.
• Support toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Aid in feeding, following any specific assistive technology, dietary requirements or restriction.
• Perform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN license.
• Experience working with students with specialized medical needs.
• CPR and First Aid certification (Pediatric preferred).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting children with specialized healthcare needs in an educational environment.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular children The employee must be prepared to accompany the student outside at recess during all seasonal weather.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Applitrack Application.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Transcripts.
• A copy of current certification.
• 3 current letters of reference.

Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.