Registered Nurse - School

Job Details

Job : 5745368

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB SUMMARY
This position assists the Supervisor of Nursing Services in carrying out the district's health program by implementing a comprehensive health services program at a specific school(s). The role of the School Nurse is to provide for the general health and well‑being of the student population and school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Duties may vary from position‑to‑position or school‑to‑school.

• Establish and maintain the school health office to deliver comprehensive school health services according to School Nursing Standards of Practice, the state nurse practice act, and departmental procedures and protocols.
• Provide case management of students with special healthcare needs, including administration of medications and special procedures according to medical orders, School District policy and professional nursing judgment.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans and train need‑to‑know school staff on Emergency Care Plans for students with potentially life‑threatening conditions.
• Provide episodic first aid, emergency medical and behavioral health care to ill or injured students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain communicable disease prevention and control measures in accordance with state regulations, local health department protocols, district policies, and nursing professional judgment.
• Monitor students' compliance with state immunization laws; notify and assist parents/guardians to comply with requirements and maintain comprehensive health records including immunization records.
• Conduct state‑mandated health and developmental screening.
• Serve as a member of the school emergency disaster preparedness and response team or participate in other committees (504 Coordination, Safety Committee, Health Youth Survey, etc.).
• Provide health information and resources for students, families, and staff at appropriate health literacy and reading levels in a culturally sensitive fashion.
• Document student health information in the electronic health record according to department guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain student confidentiality and privacy with consideration to HIPAA and FERPA practices.
• Collaborate with other school professionals, family, caregivers, community, and healthcare providers to maximize communication and deliver health and social services to students.
• Promote a safe and healthy school environment and climate of school connectedness.
• Promote health and wellness education by serving as a health information resource to students and teachers and conduct district‑ and state‑mandated health training for school staff.
• Pursue professional development and communicate self‑identified learning needs to the nursing supervisor.
• Perform duties of child abuse and neglect mandated reporting.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Delegate and monitor health care tasks that can be conducted by or delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) according to district policy, the state nurse practice act, and using professional judgment as a licensed registered nurse.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the School Principal and Supervisor of Nursing Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Registered nurses may spend their day on their feet, standing, walking or sitting, and may need to perform tasks requiring bending, stretching, and lifting. Fine motor dexterity is required for medication administration and injections. Vision requirements include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to communicable disease and bodily secretions is possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Current Washington State licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current certification in first aid and CPR; current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Pediatric, adolescent, or school nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to…