Part-Time School Nurse/Scarborough School

Morrison Center is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse, to be based in the Scarborough School. Our Special Purpose Private Schools in Scarborough serves as an alternative placements for students with significant developmental disabilities. Approved by the Department of Education and licensed as a Mental Health Facility, our school promotes goal achievement and community integration.

Requirements of the Registered Nurse: 

• Maine Registered Nurse License


• School Nurse Certificate Pre K-12 or ability to obtain


• Annual trainings


• CPR/FA


• Has self sufficient nursing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to manage medications and administer medications to students
  

Pay Rate: $40/hr

Responsibilities of the School Nurse:

• Become familiar with all students to be able to provide medical support as needed. 


• Provide direct nursing services to students as needed (example: feeding). 


• Provide support and oversight of CRMAs and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. 


• Monitor, audit
  and maintain
  MARS. 


• Ensure adequate supply of medications,
  check expiration dates of medications, and medical supplies as needed (including first aid boxes). 


• Obtain and monitor
  the status of Dr.’s orders as appropriate, communicate with parents/guardians/doctor’s offices as needed. 


• Monitor annual medical-related releases and forms and assure that they are current. 


• Maintain immunization records for students and staff. 


• Review GERs, Chapter 33 Reports, and Staff Injury reports if medically appropriate. 


• Develop policies/procedures in cooperation with supervisor, safety committee, etc. related to but not limited to
  infection control, chemical exposure, and medication management. 


• Develop and provide staff training related to health and safety
  by DOE and DHHS Regulations. 


• Consult in the admission process in order to ensure that Morrison can appropriately serve a potential student with complex medical needs. 


• Participate in individual education plan meetings, when requested and when there are significant medical issues, and health plans are needed. 


• Serve as an important communication link and liaison between the school and a students’ healthcare provider(s), family, sending school district and other care providers that support the students’ overall health.   

Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.