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School Nurse (Part Time) - Rowe Elementary, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools | Portland, ME, United States

Posted Date 4/19/2025
Full job description POSITION OVERVIEW: School Nurse (Part Time) - Rowe Elementary 25-26 SY
School Nurse needed for a busy school serving a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Candidate must be comfortable both working independently and as part of a team. Position may include district responsibilities as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Treat students with injuries and illnesses
  • Develop health plans for chronic physical and mental health needs
  • Create and maintain health and immunization records
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary school team and a district nurse team to promote health and well-being for students’ optimal learning
  • May include district responsibilities as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Experience working with children ages 4-12
  • Understanding of healthy childhood / growth and development
  • Knowledge or understanding of core public health or community health principles, including role of social determinants of health
  • Understanding of health inequities and their impact on childhood and adolescent development and learning
  • Ability to be flexible and change based on needs of school and/or district

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
  • At least three years of prior experience as a professional nurse
  • Experience in school nursing or public health nursing preferred
  • Experience working with families and children from diverse ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, and cultural communities, including those facing food and housing insecurity
  • Experience working with children with autism and/or other special educational and developmental needs

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must possess a current license to practice as a professional, registered nurse in Maine
  • Maine State School Nurse Endorsement 524 (more info)
  • Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)

SCHEDULE: Monday,Tuesday and every other Wednesday.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
  • School-year position
  • Part Time, 0.5 FTE
  • Permanent
  • Not eligible for overtime

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Job Type
Regular
Industry
Education | Healthcare

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