RN On-Call

Overview

Department: School Health Services

Program: 1:1 Nursing - On Call

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor, School Health Services

Classification/Range: Licensed

Schedule: Varies per student needs

The ONCALL 1:1 RN provides direct nursing services to one student to allow the student with complex health needs to fully access their education.

This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations, and applicable state and federal statutes. This position carries/does not carry administrative authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior approval by the supervisor of this position.

• Facilitate health services for identified student by:
• • Developing a Student Health Management Plan (SHMP) and providing a summary of health information including recommendations for the school program, including:
  • • Nursing care plan
    • Emergency plans as indicated
    • Delegation and assignment of nursing procedures to Unregulated Assistive Persons (UAPs) as indicated
    • Transportation plans
    • IEP goals
    • Collaboration with the Complex Needs Nurses as indicated
  • Providing continuous observation and assessment of student health needs
  • Periodically re-evaluating student health status, identified health concerns, goals and placement to determine if modifications could be necessary.
• Act as liaison between the family, school staff and medical providers to ensure effective communication and to make sure the student is being provided the least restrictive and safe school environment.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and make appropriate recommendations regarding how the student’s health needs fit within the IEP.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintain professional practice competency.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Consult with the Nursing Supervisor for assistance and/or direction when needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by SHS Administration
• Maintain regular and punctual Attendance

Equity:
Lead and support regional equity initiatives

Vision:
Lead with vision, follow-through and student focus.

Trust:
Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.

Communication:
Communicate in an inclusive, effective and collaborative manner.

Personal Qualities:
Be respectful, excel in customer service, caring, humble, and courageous.

Agency-wide perspective:
Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services.

Attendance:
Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students, peers, and programming outcomes.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Demonstrated effective communication, leadership, and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for use
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Bilingual or multilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Somali

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse, and
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) working in a hospital or community setting with chronic or technology-supported health conditions.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job

Work is performed primarily on a school campus, both indoors and outdoors, including classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, and community locations. Duties involve standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The role requires the use of durable medical equipment and standard office equipment (e.g., computer). Accompanying the student on the bus and occasional home visits, travel to health-care or social-service providers, are also required.

The position frequently involves working with students, families, or staff in high-stress situations.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to…