Registered Nurse - Early Intervention (EI)/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Registered Nurse

Provide comprehensive health services to the students and school communities served by the Multnomah Education Service District.

In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and Oregon nurse practice act, implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation and training for an anticipated emergency.

Manage delivery of school health services, including health screenings, communicable disease control, health education, and environmental monitoring.

Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency, including appropriate technology, service delivery.

Collaborate with the client, family, school staff, school nurse colleagues and other pertinent professional and community persons, including supervisor, in the delivery of school health services.

Facilitate resource access and utilization by the school, student, and family to meet the client's safety, health, and education needs.

Participate in the development/improvement of and demonstrate delivery of quality nursing practice.

Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency for the license carried for this position.

Maintain satisfactory job attendance record.

Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Director, Sr. Program Administrator and/or Supervisor, including attendance at work-related meetings and participating in school community health-related events.

Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality

Basic knowledge of applicable laws and nursing practice regulations and standards.

Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates organization, leadership, and time management skills.

Valid driver's license and vehicle available for use on the job.

Ability to become proficient navigating in internal and external data systems, including data entry and report production pertinent to delivery of school health services.

Ability to physically perform assigned duties.

Ability to multi-task and work independently with high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.

Experience working with children ages birth to five (05 years) required

Experience in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) settings preferred.

Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Experience in the use of computer systems.

Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.

Current certification in CPR.

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Work is performed primarily on a school campus, indoors within an office, gymnasium, cafeteria or classroom with infrequent responses outdoors for urgent care or monitoring for environmental safety risks or conducting wellness activities. Involves sitting, walking and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires the use of computers, office equipment and driving personal vehicle. Visitation to homes and offices of health care or social service providers as well as attendance at evening and weekend activities may be necessary. May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.

District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents

Two medical insurance plan options:

Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Opt-Out option

MESD pays employee's 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution

Paid holidays, sick leave and personal time off

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

MESD recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of MESD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.