Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "School Nurse – RN” is done for the purpose/s of meeting the individual health needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certification

This 1.0 FTE position will work the remainder of the 2021-22 school year only.

RN degree, prior experience in school nursing preferred. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with school-age students presenting with a variety of health conditions; emergency situations; parents, building/district staff & administration and community health-care providers. Skill required to maintain accurate records, complete health-care and emergency plans for medically fragile students and supervision of LPN’s. ESA certification, OSD training required prior to first day of employment. Verifiable years of experience working outside the field of education will be granted for salary placement.

As a condition of employment, all Olympia School District employees must provide valid proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a valid religious or medical exemption. Verified proof of full vaccination status or an approved religious or medical exemption are required before being cleared to start work.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

* Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatment for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.

* Assesses situations involving students’ safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.

* Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.

* Conducts programs (i.e. health screening, education, etc.) for the purpose of complying with the law.

* Develops health care plans for the purpose of addressing students’ health needs and implementing health care directions from parents and/or physicians.

* Directs health clerks for the purpose of providing an effective school health program.

* Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, records (e.g. mandated screening, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.

* Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

* Provides training on various health related subjects (e.g. CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel on such issues.

* Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc.

* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student’s personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

* Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.

Other Job Functions:

* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.