ESD - School Nurse; ESD Region

School Nurse

Hire location and details: This position will be working throughout the ESD 113 Region, which includes school districts throughout Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties. The position is scheduled for between 7-10 hours/day and 190 days/year. Regular school year and part time positions are available in all counties. The final schedules are to be determined by the school program per candidate preference and position availability.

Benefits may include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP;
Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP;
Retirement; DCP;
Sick/Personal Leave, depending on overall yearly work hours.

The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and physician, complying with the laws relating to student health, and including parental and guardian consent; providing and overseeing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and injured students; providing health information; and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators and identifying health problems for referral.

Health Assessment Assesses the physical and emotional health of children (student safety, abuse, health related issues, etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, and complying with legal requirements.

Health-Related Activities Assists with a variety of health-related activities (coordination and oversight of several screening programs, policy and procedure development, implementation, etc.) for the purpose of identifying health concerns and delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.

Site Assessment Conducts site assessments (health and safety issues, building accessibility, emergency preparedness, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.

Stakeholder Coordination Coordinates with a variety of stakeholders (parents, students, health care providers, agencies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information, and complying with legal requirements.

Care Plan Development Develops care plans with priority given to those students with life threatening conditions (individual health care plans, emergency plans, etc.) for the purpose of addressing student health needs and implementing prescribed health care.

Meeting and Workshop Leadership Leads meetings and workshops (multidisciplinary assessment team, health counseling and crisis intervention, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and receiving information, assessing student health status, serving as an advocate for the health rights of students, and making recommendations for individualized education programs.

Documentation Maintenance Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records (health care plans, medical emergency cards, student health history, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation, conveying information, and collecting data required.

Medical Treatment Management Manages first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment (oral suctioning, catheterization, illness referrals, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured children.

Professional Training Participation Participates in training on various health related subjects (CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.

Off-Site Services Provides a variety of off-site services (home visits, transportation to students and families, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating follow-up medical care and ensuring access to health care providers.

Contagious Disease Reporting Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.

Health Research Researches a variety of health-related topics (trends in patient care, new treatments, better assessment of medical conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing health care information to staff, students, parents, and the public.

Inquiry Response Responds to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders (staff, students, parents, clinicians, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and receiving information and providing referrals for follow-up care.

Incident Review Reviews incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse on campus, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.

Staff Supervision Supervises staff in a variety of health-related activities (oral medication administration, provision of medical treatments, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students.

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