Registered Nurse – Douglas ESD

Position

Registered Nurse – Day shift. School calendar. Your evenings are yours again!

Douglas ESDis is accepting applications for the job of Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to the students and communities served by the Douglas Education Service District. This school‑based position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives without nights, weekends, overtime, or hospital burnout!

190 days per year (following school calendar), 8 hours per day Monday‑Friday, plus additional part‑time hours Monday‑Thursday in July while summer programs are in session. Exact hours will be determined once summer program schedules are released.

Position starting in the 2026‑2027 school year!

Ideal for those seeking work/life balance and a transition from a hospital environment. All day shifts – no nights, no rotating schedules. School calendar – minimal summer hours, holidays off, winter & spring breaks. Work/Life Balance – slower pace focused on student well‑being. Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

This is an annual salary position based on a 190‑day contract; compensation is equivalent to an hourly rate of $36.34 – $56.48 depending on verifiable experience and degree. This is based off the 2025‑2026 salary range; the 2026‑2027 range has not yet been negotiated.

This description is not exhaustive.

• In accordance with school nursing practice standards and the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, implement nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation and training for anticipated emergencies.
• Collaborate with clients, families, school staff, school nurse colleagues, and other professional and community persons in the delivery of school health services.
• Evaluate nursing care needs and participate in eligibility meetings to establish educational disability.
• Develop nursing treatment plans and health care IEP/IFSP goals.
• Provide training and supervise medication administration and record keeping as prescribed by physician and program procedures. Evaluate and monitor medication administration procedures in each school.
• Provide direct nursing treatment as specified on IEP/IFSP and train/supervise educational staff in delegated nursing tasks.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all services and submit accountability records in a timely manner.
• Complete all Medicaid billing documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers, assistants, partners, building staff, and other providers.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Attend work regularly and as scheduled. Possess the ability to perform all functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided if needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Nursing Board.
• BSN/BS in a health‑related field required or equivalent years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience managing individuals with type 1 diabetes, mentally and multiply disabled children, seizures, asthma, allergies, feeding tube care and management, and applicable health care treatment procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of health care treatment procedures is helpful.

Excellent benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave are provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

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Douglas Education Service District’s equity vision encompasses its organizational culture and the community it serves. It prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a stronger organization responsive to all.

Policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Douglas ESDis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.