ANNUAL STIPEND $5000
Signing Bonus: $5,000 prorated based upon FTE and paid over three (3) years. (For new District Hires Only)
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide comprehensive health services to the students and school communities.
NATURE & SCOPE:
This position is subject to Board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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.
Demonstrate consistent use of OSHA approved personal safety precautions to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
Complete daily nursing documentation in the department approved systems.
Demonstrate understanding of RN Scope of Practice as defined by the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director, including attendance at work-related meetings and participating in school community health-related events.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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. May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.
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 a high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Current nursing license with the OSBN or eligible to obtain current nursing license with OSBN.
Minimum experience:
one year within the last five years in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing preferred. working as an RN.
Experience in the use of computer systems.
Preferred BSN.
Current certification in CPR.
Must meet COVID Vaccination requirements.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Schedule:
190 Contract Days; 40 hrs. per week
Wage:
$43,727.96-$81,167.30 based upon experience (Prorated based upon FTE and Start Date)
