Registered Nurse - School Nursing Special Needs

Interim Health Care of Bellevue is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Shoreline, offering the flexibility of a per diem schedule combined with the security of working for an established company. With over 50 years of experience providing quality jobs to exceptional healthcare professionals, Interim Health Care offers a unique opportunity for skilled nurses looking for part-time positions.

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse to support a special needs child within the school district. This role is ideal for nurses seeking part-time work during school hours. The position involves starting the day by riding the bus with the child and concluding with the return trip home.

What We Offer Our Registered Nurses (RN):

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives: $41-$45/hour
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Flexible schedules
• Fitness reimbursement
• Continuing education and paid orientation

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide age-appropriate health, social, and developmental assessments using relevant tools and methodologies, such as Growth and Development Charts and the Denver Developmental Screening Test (Denver II).
• Integrate the patient’s health history and physical assessment data to develop a suitable plan of care and teaching strategy that includes the family/caregiver's role.
• Collaborate with patients, parents/family, and significant others to implement, evaluate, and modify care and teaching plans as necessary.
• Perform nursing treatments and tests, including wound care, infusions, medication administration, venipuncture, and tube feedings, under physician orders.
• Accurately record all pertinent data in accordance with facility information systems and protocols.
• Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities, with access and disclosure defined by each organization/department.
• The intended start date is August 30th.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience as a Pediatric RN within the last five years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification covering infants, children, and adults.
• Proven experience with ventilator/tracheostomy care, tube feeding, and transfer assistance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication skills with clinical and non-clinical staff, children, adolescents, and family/caregivers.
• Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
• Meets applicable health requirements for patient care.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work settings include clinics, schools, hospitals, doctor’s offices, or occupational settings providing daycare for children.
• Physical capabilities include stretching, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and potentially infectious or hazardous materials requires extensive safety precautions and protective equipment (e.g., face masks, goggles, gloves).
• Requires good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to operate equipment, prepare medications, and handle instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and distinguish colors as necessary for job functions.
• Physical activity involves frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.

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