District School Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:


Provide a preventative health services program for students, which will enable the district to meet the requirements of federal, state, and local regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of first aid and emergency medical procedures; Knowledge of school health programs, community health resources, and state and county health regulations.

Skill in providing nursing care and interventions for children and adolescents.

Ability to assess student health needs and work with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies; Ability to lead, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively with staff and administrators;


Able to coordinate and delegate nursing-related tasks to school staff, to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures and to work cooperatively and professionally with others; Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Experience: Special preparation and/or experience as a volunteer or paid nurse in a school district setting. Previous experience with at-risk youth. Bilingual preferred not required.

Certification Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing or a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in another field. A valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation for on the job travel.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Advise and assist district personnel in planning, organizing, and coordinating the district health service program for students.
2. Provide building level nursing services as scheduled.
3. Arrange for group screening as needed for vision hearing, scoliosis, contagious or chronic diseases using district staff volunteers.
4. Following a student referral evaluates and provides appropriate follow-up and recommendations to staff and parents.
5. Act as a resource to district staff for information on health issues.
6. Coordinate student immunization to meet state and federal legal requirements and assist staff in maintaining accurate records.
7. Assist building personnel in maintaining first aid supplies.
8. Review and file district student accident report forms.
9. Serve as a member of the district safety committee.
10. Implement and oversee a district program to ensure the prevention of the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
11. Develop health protocols for disabled students for feeding, suctioning, positioning and other medical concerns.
12. Provide required health room assistant training, Glucagon, Epinephrine and medication administration classes, etc.
13. Assess the health needs of referred students.
14. Provide direct services to referred students.
15. Develop, write and maintain individualized health management plans to support student health and safety.
16. Assist teachers in integrating the health management plan into the educational and related services program.
17. Provide consultation to special education supervisors, teachers principals, school support staff, medical personnel, and parents regarding the nature, scope and intensity of services that will meet the student's identified health needs.
18. Act as liaison between parents, teachers, community agencies, district school nurses, and medical providers, as needed, to plan for student health needs.
19. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and make appropriate recommendations regarding student's individual health/education plans (IEP) and 504s for students with health needs.
20. Consult with school teams regarding implementation of accommodations in the health management plan
21. Contribute in designated meetings directed by program director/supervisor.
22. Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
23. Delegate nursing services to appropriate personnel for individual students.
24. Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved. Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
25. Adheres to the same ethical standards as in Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
26. Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
27. Authorize exclusion and readmission of students with communicable diseases according to Yamhill County Communicable Disease Guidelines.
28. Maintain current first-aid/CPR certification.
29. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills:


Ability to read English and comprehend complex technical language. Ability to write memos and correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:


Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.


Reasoning Ability:


Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:


Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and may be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Works in an office environment. Able to use a telephone, operate a computer, and use other office equipment. Able to drive to other program sites and meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:


Salary and work year in accordance with negotiated agreement between licensed teachers and the district.

CLASSIFICATION/LOCATION:


Licensed, Probationary, Full-time position, District Wide

WORK DAYS/HOURS:


Work schedule 8 hours a day, 190 day contract, starting 8/17/26.

SALARY:


Salary according to the 2026-2027 Licensed Salary Schedule - $52,339 - $107,622.


BENEFITS:


Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability and life insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Canopy available to all staff.


Newberg Dundee Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and educator. In accordance with federal and Oregon law, the District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law, including ORS 659A.030 and related Oregon civil rights statutes.


The District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Oregon disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. Requests for accommodations may be directed to the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.