Regional School Nurse

Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, the Regional School Nurse implements, manages and delivers school health services to school districts and /or agencies.  The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $42.59 - $51.82 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range. 

Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Regional School Nurse to serve the White Salmon School District. This position is 32 hrs/wk, school year schedule.

Only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application will include:

1. Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years 
2. At least three professional references and contact information
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Copy of your Washington State RN license

Essential Functions: 

1. Assess the critical health needs of students in schools, i.e., review Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for students with life threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments.
2. Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
3. Assess the physical and emotional health of students within the scope of the Regional School Nurse practice; initiate referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs; and communicate health concerns that impact learning to staff.
4. Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up.
5. Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
6. Provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serve as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health community.
7. Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services.
8. Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher.
9. Consult and collaborate with staff, parents and other professionals to assess student health status and make recommendations that are consistent with the individualized education plan.
10. Collect health care services data. 
11. May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid Washington State registered nurse (RN) license.
2. Experience in pediatrics and willingness to delegate care in a school setting.
3. Current CPR/1st aid certification.
4. Experience in the health care of school age children.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing; valid Washington ESA certificate as a school nurse; school nurse experience in public or private schools.
2. Experience working with community service agencies, i.e.  health professionals, department of health, social services.
3. Experience providing health education training to individuals or in a classroom setting.
4. Experience in  pediatrics and the health care of school age children.

Working Conditions:

1. Exposed to diseases carried by students, exposed to student noise levels.
2. Travel to school buildings and districts to provide services.
3. Ability to physically move and/or lift equipment varying in weight up to 35 lb.
4. Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Proof of immunization/disease including MMR/Td/Hepatitis B/Varicella.

Salary : $43 - $52