26-27 District/School Nurse (RN)

District Nurse

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct health-related activities for the district, create and oversee health protocols, and to provide health services as required.

Essential Functions

1. In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and applicable Oregon laws, implement, plan and provide individualized school nursing care, including nursing delegation to identified staff and training.
2. Collaborate and provide in-service for staff regarding health-related instruction
3. Coordinate delivery of school health services in the school setting, including health screenings, communicable disease control, IEP/504 participation as needed and health education.
4. Assist district administrator in determining Health Aide caseloads and duties
5. Assist health aides in evaluating, stocking, and maintaining individual school health rooms
6. Consult with special education and other staff regarding the nursing needs of students with particular health problems
7. Develop Health Management Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
8. Facilitate communication between the medical community and the school regarding students.
9. Coordinate district compliance with Oregon immunization law.
10. Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency, including appropriate technology and delivery of health services.
11. Collaborate in the development and improvement of quality nursing practices.
12. Maintain professional skills and expertise by participating in workshops and other continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
13. Collaborate with district leadership as required in the Comprehensive Communicable Disease Management Plan to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease.
14. Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency
15. Follow essential safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
16. Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Basic knowledge of applicable laws and nursing practice regulations and standards.
2. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and listens effectively to students, staff, and parents.
3. Demonstrates organization, leadership, and time management.
4. Ability to meet remotely with Nurse Aides in other schools. May be required to occasionally travel to other schools in the district.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships and work in collaboration with supervisors, other staff, outside agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
6. Ability to become proficient navigating in internal and external data systems, including data entry and report production pertinent to delivery of school health services.
7. Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
9. Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in CPR
• Preferred: TSPC School Nurse endorsement

• Minimum experience: one year within the last five years working as an RN (preferred).

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily on a school campus. Involves sitting, walking and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires the use of computers and office equipment. Visitation to homes and offices of health care or social service providers as well as attendance at evening and weekend activities is possible but not frequent.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at View phone number on click.appcast.io