Substitute - Registered Nurse (RN) - ($47.51/hour)

Substitute School Nurse Position

Substitute positions are on-call, at-will positions with no guarantee of hours or work.

Pay Rate: Substitute RN - $47.51/hr

Class Title: School Nurse

Classification Level: Substitute

Reports to: Building Administrator

Working Title: Director of Student Services

Summary of Assignment: Under general direction of the assigned building administrator, provides nursing skills and knowledge in the school environment to promote maximum health and facilitate the learning, social adjustment, and the emotional and physical well-being of students.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the physical, mental and environmental health of students; appraises health needs as they relate to the educational environment and cultural background in accordance with state and local statutes.
• Recommends modification of school programs in accordance with the special needs of students.
• Analyzes and discusses effect of student's health on educational progress with parents, school personnel and community resources.
• Coordinates and collaborates with school staff to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse.
• Serves as liaison between the education and health communities by providing health counseling and guidance to students, staff and parents and by initiating necessary follow-up visits with private or community resources.
• Contributes to planning of health education curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including the exceptional child and to integrate health concepts into the total curriculum.
• Participates in planning objectives, standards, implementation and evaluation of school health programs and services.
• Assists the administrator in planning for the control of communicable diseases, first aid in acute illness or injury and for safety and sanitation in the school.
• Utilizes student contacts to teach positive health concepts and attitudes.
• Participates in professional organizations and training programs to maintain current skills. Provides training for health paraeducators, volunteers and students in selected health services.
• Provides related duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.
• Experience working with school age children in a health office or school setting.
• Washington State ESA Certification with a School Nurse endorsement
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis minimum 1 time a month
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principals of nursing, medical terminology, aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious disease control.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social and disease entities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students, parents, staff, administration, volunteers and the public in a diverse environment.
• Ability to organize own work, lead under pressure, adjust to varied and new situations, demands and health issues.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and push/pull 60 pounds.
• Ability to use instructional skills and principles of learning when presenting educational materials to students, parents and staff.

Certification and Licenses:

• Washington State ESA Certification
• Fingerprinting and background check.
• First aid and CPR Card.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree in pediatric nursing or related field.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is assigned to a specific work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Class: Substitute - on call, no guarantee of work or hours

Application Process: This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office in collaboration with the Special Education Department.

Applicants selected for this position will be contacted by the Health Services Manager. If selected, applicants will complete the next steps in the process.

Next Steps include: Completion of Onboarding documents

Completion of online employment informational videos

Fingerprinting

Presentation of Valid Identification as required by the I9 Form

Other steps may be required.

Once applicant completes the steps listed above, an in-person Substitute New Hire Orientation will be scheduled.

Conditions of Employment: Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district's online or alternative learning programs. This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at