School Nurse - RN​/LPN @ Ahtanum Elementary

Overview

RN/LPN Required. Provide school nurse services for students at Ahtanum Elementary and develop Emergency Care Plans for students at Ahtanum Valley Elementary. Assist other schools in the district as needed.

Schedule:

6.5 hours per day (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch).

• Work days follow the student school calendar with 32.5 additional hours prior to the start of school to facilitate Emergency Care Plans.
• Provide district health services for students (grade level based on student needs).
• Oversee health rooms at schools.
• Review medication schedule for students on a monthly basis.
• Develop Emergency Care Plans for students with life threatening conditions including students with diabetes, asthma, and other health conditions.
• Work with staff and families to develop Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans for students with disabilities.
• Educate staff (including Transportation and Child Nutrition staff) regarding student Emergency Care Plans.
• Review Emergency Care Plans annually. Coordinate transitions between buildings.
• Facilitate training for staff regarding student health concerns, including annual training for asthma symptoms, treatment and monitoring of students with asthma as per RCW .
• Facilitate training for staff regarding Anaphylaxis Prevention as per District Policy 3420.
• Facilitate staff training for gastro-tube feeding and other specific health procedures as needed.
• Facilitate annual HIV/AIDS education for students (5-12) as per RCW 28A.230.070 (1).
• Serve as classroom guest speaker for sexual health units as needed.
• Be available via cell phone during work hours for building emergencies.
• Train, supervise, and delegate authority to designated staff members who administer those medications specified under school district policy.
• Coordinate health screenings (vision and hearing) with school staff and when necessary, train volunteers on how to conduct the screenings.
• Consult as needed with the Educational Service District 105’s Nursing Corps Director and attend related meetings as approved by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Document activities completed in the above areas to meet state and district rules and regulations in health services.
• Document errors/omissions in medication and other health procedures in accordance with district policy.
• Assist staff to monitor student compliance with immunization requirements set forth in district policy and state law.
• Communicate regularly with District Lead Nurse and the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching.
• Communicate regularly with health professionals and families regarding student needs.
• Communicate regularly with staff regarding student needs and state/district requirements.
• Serve as a resource for information regarding communicable, infectious disease, immunizations and preventive medicine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN, BSN preferred) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), be adaptable, enjoy working with people.

Commitment to the School Health Program, ability to work as a team member, communicate effectively, good organizational skills, commitment to model acceptance, inclusion, and respect for individuals.

(All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:

- Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)

- Sick Leave

- Personal Leave

- Vacation (260-day employees only)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)