Per Diem​/Substitute School Nurse or Nurse Assistant

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Health Aide
• Date Posted: 4/14/2025
• Location:
  
  RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools
• Closing Date: N/A

District-Wide Position

Substitute School Nurse or Nurse Assistant

Located a ½mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a Substitute School Nurse or Nurse Assistant to join our team. Under the direction and supervision of the certificated school nurse, this position will assist the school nurse in meeting the comprehensive health needs of students in the educational environment.

Responsibilities include performing basic first aid for sick or injured students, taking temperatures, checking vital signs, assisting with self-management of diabetes, immunization compliance review and data entry, clerical assistance, communication with parents and students as directed by RN's, communication regarding Covid protocols as directed by RN, administering medications (including emergency medications) and documentation of administration, assist with vision and hearing screenings and assist with special projects.

The pay rate is $175.00 per day. Candidates are required to possess a current and validEMT, CNA, MA, RN certification.

• High school diploma and equivalent of 2 years of college.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or school age children
• Current and validEMT, CNA, MA, or RN certification
• Experience with data entry and/ or Excel and Microsoft office
• Ability to be flexible and change based on needs of school and/or district
• Experience working with families, youth and/or children from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural communities
• Ability to lift object weighing 20 pounds
• Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of punctuality, dependability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.

RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.