Registered Nurse; School Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse (School Nurse)
. We are committed to ensuring the safety of students by providing the highest standard of nursing care in the school and community setting so that every student has the opportunity to achieve their educational potential. We are nurses, care coordinators, health educators, health assistants, administrative staff, screening and prevention specialists who accomplish this by providing and coordinating specialized health services that support the educational experience for students throughout Multnomah County.

We are committed to employee and community wellness, advocacy on behalf of students and their families, collaboration with community health systems and school based health centers, research and development to improve population health in schools, and using evidenced-based practice in the delivery of care. We support the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that combines and builds on elements of the traditional coordinated school health approach by responding to the call for greater alignment, integration, and collaboration between education and health to improve each child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

This position is for Registered Nurses for the  school year. Applications are being accepted and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. While staffing needs may vary, qualified candidates may be considered as vacancies and program needs arise throughout the school year.

Position:
Registered Nurse

Department:
Student Services

Program:
School Health Services

Reports to:

Nursing Supervisor

Classification/Range:
Licensed, Represented

Schedule:

190 days per school year, 8 hours per day

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Provide comprehensive health services to the students and school communities served by the Multnomah Education Service District.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and Oregon nurse practice act, implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation and training for an anticipated emergency.

* Manage delivery of school health services, including health screenings, communicable disease control, health education, and environmental monitoring.

* Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency, including appropriate technology, service delivery.

* Collaborate with the client, family, school staff, school nurse colleagues and other pertinent professional and community persons, including supervisor, in the delivery of school health services.

* Facilitate resource access and utilization by the school, student, and family to meet the client's safety, health, and education needs.

* Participate in the development/improvement of and demonstrate delivery of quality nursing practice.

* Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency for the license carried for this position.

* Maintain satisfactory job attendance record.

* Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Director, Sr. Program Administrator and/or Supervisor, including attendance at work-related meetings and participating in school community health-related events.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

* Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality

* Basic knowledge of applicable laws, nursing practice regulations, and standards.

* Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrates organization, leadership, and time management skills.

* Valid driver's license and vehicle available for use on the job.

* Ability to become proficient in navigating internal and external data systems, including data entry and report production pertinent to the delivery of school health services.

* Ability to physically perform assigned duties.

* Ability to multitask and work independently with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

* Experience in an educational/school setting

* Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian or Somali

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

* Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

* Experience in the use of computer systems.

* Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.

* Current certification in CPR.

* Any combination…