SUMMARY
** This position is located at GREAT SALT BAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN DAMARISCOTTA **
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the School physician, the Superintendent and the Principal, manages the school health services, enhances the educational opportunities for each student by monitoring preventative care and absence due to illness, and providing acute care services. Coordinates care by performing routine clinical duties and health related tasks, responding to minor acute and emergency events, and providing preventative health services to students, including health education, screening and consultation and referrals.
REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
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* EDUCATION: Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, ADN required, BSN preferred
* LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Active State of Maine Nursing License or eligible for licensure. Must maintain current BLS certification
* EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year in the nursing field preferred
* Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources
* Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with students, patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff
* Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination
* Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
* Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census
* Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations
* Proficient computer skills
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