Substitute School Nurse $175 per day

Substitute School Nurse

Biddeford Schools are seeking a substitute school nurse. The position pays $175 per day for 6-7 hours per day. The nurse must be eligible for an R.N. license in Maine and must pass a criminal history record check.

The substitute school nurse will be responsible for providing health assessments, conducting vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other tests as required by the state. The nurse will also be responsible for providing ongoing health records and information, interpreting and initiating health referrals to pupils, parents, school personnel, and health agencies to meet individual student needs. Additionally, the nurse will coordinate all health-related 504 plans for students at assigned schools, administer medication according to Biddeford School Department policy, and promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventative immunization programs, monitoring, and reporting of contagious diseases as required.

Biddeford, Maine is located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches and views of the Saco River to its west. It is less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland area and less than two hours north of Boston. The city has a growing population of diverse residents and a thriving economy with many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking.

The School Department is an equal opportunity employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

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