School Nurse Park Avenue Elementary

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

The school nurse is a registered professional nurse certified with the Maine Department of Education working in the school setting who strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protesting the health status of children.

The major focus of school nursing services is the the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is uniquely qualified in preventative health, health assessment, and referral procedures.


This is a school year position, 183 days per year, excellent benefits including sick time, health insurance
Salary based on education and experience

Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Welcome to Park Avenue Elementary School

• Vision The vision of Park Avenue Elementary School is for students to become critical thinkers, with the knowledge and skills to become responsible citizens. They will be empowered to be life-long learners in our richly diverse society. Mission The mission of Park Avenue Elementary School is to provide a quality educational program for all students in a challenging and secure environment. We, as professional and caring educators, in a partnership with our families and community, will provide a relevant, integrated curriculum that addresses the needs of the whole child. Beliefs We believe that …
• Every child is capable of learning.
• Education is the shared responsibility of home, school, and community.
• All members of our school community will act ethically and with integrity.
• Everyone will be treated with courtesy and respect, accepting differences and celebrating uniqueness.
• The Core Values of Respect, Compassion, Fairness, Responsibility, Courage, and Honesty are the foundation for life-long learning and responsible citizenship.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  1. Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in Maine.
  2. Experience as a professional registered nurse.
  3. Maine Department of Education School Nurse Certification #524
  4. A baccalaureate degree is preferred. If a candidate does not have a BS degree when applying for certification.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Please complete the following with interest to becoming a Health Professional in our Schools

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list any awards/honors that would improve your candidacy for desired positions(s): These may includes but not be limited to Scholastic/Professional/Community.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Please list (if applicable) any military experience you may have had. (Branch, Highest Rank, Duties, Total years)
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 3. A CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) must be completed prior to beginning work. The fee is $70 for 5 year certificate. This is completed through the Department of Education. We will assist you in this process, if necessary. Have you had your fingerprints done for the CHRC?
  Yes/No
• 4. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

Contact Information

• Stephanie Marris, Principal
• 161 Park Avenue
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: (207)333-6657
• Fax: 207 786-6782
• Email: smarris@auburnschl.edu