Substitute Nurse

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Maine
• Certification as required by the Maine Department of Education
• An associate of Nursing or baccalaureate degree is required. If a candidate does not have a BS degree, the

candidate must be matriculating in a program to gain a bachelor's degree when applying

for certification. The degree can be in nursing or a related field.

Pay Range: $175 to $230 per day Job Goal: To supervise, delegate and coordinate the health services and health related

activities required by Maine statutes (Title 20-A), Rule Chapters for the Department of

Education and the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions Implement emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for

personnel

Develop and implement individual student health plans

Act as the agent to implement the school physician's recommendations and requirements

for the health and safety of students and school personnel

Provide health counseling to students

Implement, and supervise school health screening programs in accordance with

state and district requirements and recommendations and coordinate follow-up services

when needed

Serve as a resource person in health education; teach the principals of health promotion

and disease prevention as assigned

Implement the school medication procedures and provide training, assistance and support

to the individuals designated to be responsible for the administration of first aid to injured

and ill students

Enforce current immunization standards as required by state law

Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventive

immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious

diseases

Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.