Registered Nurse Job Federal Way area,Washington USA,Nursing

Position Title: RN - School Nurse
Length of assignment: 42 weeks
Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location:
Federal Way , WA

Summary: Responsible for supporting the health care needs of students by performing of medical duties
ordered by the physician, which are developed and directed by the ESA School Nurse. Responsible for maintaining health records on all students. A 1:1 job may include additional time riding the bus with the student.

Responsibilities:

Monitor 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, client, and Department of
Health (multi-colored flip chart) within scope of licensure.
Maintain records under 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 or 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
WAC's.
Serve as member of school health team of the District.
The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Qualification:

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

Preferred Qualification:

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

Condition Of Employment:

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

Knowledge Of:

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

Ability To:

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 care providers in a warm and confident manner.
Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with health care professionals and school staff.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to 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

Required Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Related To Cultural Competence And Equity:

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 "All Means All”.
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee in this position is required to…