Maine Central Institute, located in Pittsfield, ME, is seeking applicants for a full time School Nurse to start immediately.
The School Nurse will identify and address healthcare needs for all students during the school day and for boarding students outside of school hours while they are
in the school’s care.
The School Nurse is responsible for implementing best practice measures to ensure the promotion of a healthy school environment.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
● Direct student (patient) care when sick or injured
● Managing chronic, acute and emergency healthcare needs of boarding students
Medication oversight and administration
● 504 planning and implementation
● Developing care plans as necessary
● Providing training and resources for school personnel to support student care plans
● Providing emergency first aid to faculty and staff
● Communicating with pertinent constituents - parents, teachers, administrators,
healthcare professionals, etc.
● Policy development & management
● Organization and maintenance of health and immunization records and data
● Preparing and submitting reports to the state and other agencies
● Participating in activities and programs developed by the Wellness Team
● Supporting school summer programs
COVID-19
The COVID-19 school nurse assesses and educates students, faculty and staff regarding public health and care coordination. The nurse develops and implements protocols in collaboration
with the wellness team, school leaders and SAD 53 members to improve health, safety and
academic outcomes. The COVID-19 school nurse responsibilities include clinical care, public
health, leadership and care coordination in compliance with up to date policies and procedures.
Daily functions & Responsibilities
Management and oversight of COVID-19 in the school setting including infection prevention, symptom screening, quarantine/ isolation, COVID-19 testing, contact tracing
and education.
Oversee COVID-19 policy and procedure review.
Maintain strong links with state and local health departments.
Monitors the schools public health related to COVID-19 by tracking disease transmission and providing education.
Communicated with school leaders regarding new COVID-19 health policies and
procedures.
Coordinates the establishment of COVID-19 guidelines as defined by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Department of Education.
Attends virtual school nurse meetings with the Maine Association of School Nurses to stay up to date with current and/or changing COVID-19 guidelines.
Submits monthly reports to the Maine DOE of current faculty/ vaccine rates to be publicly reported.
Maintains up to date knowledge of domestic and international travel guidelines.
Coordinates clinics for COVID-19 vaccine administration for student, faculty and staff.
Education/Qualification:
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a B.S. in Nursing, R.N Licensure in the State of Maine, BCLS Certification, and five years’ current experience in a clinical nursing setting.
Candidates must have or be able to obtain a CHRC on file with the Maine Department of Education.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a completed MCI job application, resume, and at least three references to Tom Bertrand, Dean of Student Life, Maine Central Institute, 295 Main Street,
Pittsfield, ME 04967 email: tbertrand@mci-school.org
Maine Central Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
