School Nurse

Job Type

Part-time

Description

We are hiring for a part- time School Nurse Consultant, come join our team!

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

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Summary

The Consultant, School Nursing directly reports to the Director, Special Education and Student Services and will primarily be responsible to lead, direct, advocate, and oversee the operations associated with services provided related to school nursing. The Consultant, School Nursing, will collaborate with other Agency staff to develop and provide professional development to partnering school nurses as well as be an ongoing resource to them.

Essential Functions

Direct Product/Service Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant on school nursing services and activities for CESA 6 alternative schools.
• Communicate with and respond to partnering school districts and school nurses in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
• Represent the Agency and school districts to DPI pertaining to School Nursing.
  
  

Other Functions

• Take responsibility for professional growth based on feedback, research and best practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education And Licensure

• Licensure as a registered nurse and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of school nursing is required.
• Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing as a Registered Nurse (75) is preferred.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED. CPR instructor certified preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental and health needs of school-age children.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and policies on state and federal laws related to programming for Special Education.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Process-oriented.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients.
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Advanced computer skills, including email, word processing and virtual meeting facilitation.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
  
  

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work from multiple settings, including varied agency, school or work-related sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to communicate effectively in person, via phone and in writing.
• The employee is required to drive to the agency buildings.
• The employee may occasionally lift or move equipment up to 20 pounds.
  
  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.