School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

School Nurse

The School Nurse oversees and coordinates the District's school health services and health-related needs. The School Nurse serves as a health care provider, advocate, educator, and consultant, collaborating with students, families, school personnel, physicians, health care providers, and other community agencies to promote the health and well-being of students.

The School Nurse provides nursing services in accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and the Oregon Nurse Practice Act and works to promote student health through prevention, early intervention, management of health conditions, and remediation of specific health concerns. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with District, State, and Federal health-related laws, regulations, and policies.

The School Nurse also supports the District's school-based Medicaid program by ensuring that eligible health-related services are appropriately documented, tracked, and supported for Medicaid reimbursement. This includes maintaining accurate service documentation, verifying required information, collaborating with special education and student services staff, and assisting with compliance requirements related to Medicaid billing.

A Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing, special education, or Medicaid-related health services is desirable.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

School Health Services

• In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, implement the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care within the school community.
• Assess student health needs and develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate appropriate health care plans.
• Provide direct nursing services to students with acute, chronic, complex, and/or special health care needs.
• Provide nursing delegation, training, and supervision to designated school personnel as appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Provide training to staff regarding the care and management of students with specific medical needs, including anticipated emergency situations.
• Attend to ill or injured students and provide first aid and emergency care in accordance with established nursing and first-aid practices.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate emergency nursing care in the absence of a physician or other medical provider.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with District policy, physician orders, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, parents/guardians, health care providers, therapists, and other professionals to coordinate services for students.
• Conduct and/or coordinate required health screenings and make appropriate referrals for further medical evaluation or treatment.
• Support communicable disease prevention and control and implement District procedures regarding exclusion and readmission of students.
• Monitor health and environmental conditions that may affect student health and safety.
• Provide health education and health counseling to students, families, faculty, and staff as appropriate.
• Maintain current health records and documentation for students requiring nursing intervention or health-related services.
• Cooperatively develop and maintain Individualized Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans, 504 Plans, and other health-related plans as appropriate.
• Participate in case staffing, special education meetings, and the implementation of IDEA services as requested.
• Assist school personnel in maintaining appropriate health, safety, and sanitary standards within school facilities.

Medicaid Billing And Documentation

• Support the District's school-based Medicaid program by identifying and documenting eligible health-related services provided to students.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing and other eligible health services in accordance with Medicaid requirements, District procedures, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Review service documentation for completeness, accuracy, required signatures/authorizations, dates, service codes, and other information necessary to support Medicaid reimbursement.
• Track eligible health services and maintain records necessary to support Medicaid claims and audits.
• Collaborate with Student Services, special education staff, service providers, and Business Office personnel regarding Medicaid documentation, billing procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in identifying students and services that may be eligible for school-based Medicaid reimbursement while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ensure that Medicaid-related documentation is consistent with student health records, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), health plans, and other applicable service documentation.
• Assist with responding to Medicaid documentation requests, audits, reviews, and corrective action requirements as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health, educational, and financial information in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA as applicable, Medicaid requirements, and District policies.
• Stay informed regarding changes to school-based Medicaid requirements, nursing documentation requirements, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Participate in District training related to Medicaid billing, documentation, compliance, and school-based health services.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, health care providers, and community agencies.
• Participate in professional development and improvement activities, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Attend building and District-level meetings as required.
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications required for the position.
• Demonstrate regular and dependable attendance and perform duties in a professional and ethical manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Use technology and electronic systems to maintain records, document services, communicate with staff and families, and support Medicaid and health-service reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

Required Qualifications

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Ability to practice school nursing in accordance with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act and applicable State and Federal requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, training, and professional development.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, school personnel, medical professionals, and community agencies.
• Ability to use computers and electronic student information, health records, and documentation systems.
• Ability to understand and accurately maintain documentation required for school-based Medicaid services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous school nursing experience.
• Experience working with students receiving special education services.
• Experience with Individualized Health Plans, 504 Plans, IEPs, or other student health plans.
• Experience with school-based Medicaid programs, Medicaid documentation, or health-service billing.
• Pediatric, community health, public health, or special education nursing experience.

Working Conditions

The School Nurse must be able to work effectively in a variety of environments, including classrooms, school buildings, health rooms, offices, and other District facilities. The position may require travel between District schools during the school day.

The employee must be able to use a computer and other technology for extended periods and maintain accurate electronic and written records. The position may require responding to medical emergencies, assisting students with physical needs, and providing direct nursing care.

The employee must provide reliable transportation and be able to travel between District schools as necessary to perform assigned duties.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, assisting students with mobility or personal care needs, and responding quickly to medical or emergency situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sweet Home School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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