Guest RN​/LPN

Salary

$35.69 Per Hour

Responsible for supporting health care needs of students by performance of medical duties ordered by physicians, which are developed and directed by the ESA School Nurse. Responsible for maintaining health records on all students.

• Monitor the specified medical/health care needs of students with special medical needs, and instruct students to the maximum ability of their independence
• Administer student medications and medical procedures as directed and requested by physicians
• Administer first aid, per guidelines of Federal Way Public Schools, American Red Cross, and Department of Health (multi-colored flip chart) within the scope of licensure
• Maintain records in accordance with the guidelines established by the ESA School Nurse and Federal Way Public Schools
• Assist with health screening, maintaining information log, recording results of screenings
• Maintain confidentiality and provide medical information regarding students according to law and professional ethics guidelines
• Will be assigned additional nursing duties as appropriate under the Nurse Practice Act and relevant WACs
• Serve as a member of the district's school health team

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Must have completed an educational program required by Washington State Registered Nurse licensure guidelines
• Washington State RN or LPN license

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

• Experience with children with special health care needs and diverse populations

• Criminal background clearance
• Washington State RN or LPN License – maintained and renewed yearly
• CPR/First Aid Certification through either American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• School board policies and procedures
• Neurological/seizure protocol.
• Basic proficiency of standard computer software applications

• Perform endotracheal or tracheostomy suctioning
• Medication administration and documentation
• Provide respiratory treatment and medication
• Provide gastrostomy, colostomy, catheterization protocol, and procedures
• Provide blood glucose monitoring
• Provide care for individuals with special needs and their caregivers with warmth and confidence
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with healthcare professionals and school staff
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage

The employee in this position is required to constantly talk/hear/see, and reach out in front to direct and assist students and handle/grasp throughout their shift up to 50 lbs. The employee is required to frequently sit and walk, bend/stoop, squat/kneel, and use fine finger manipulations. The employee will occasionally be required to stand, lift,…