What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Nurse position at Goldendale School District?
General ResponsibilitiesSalary
The full salary range for this position is:
- LPN: $32.89 - $40.02
- RN: $42.59 - $51.82
- Assess and provide for the basic and critical needs of students with life-threatening medical conditions requiring ongoing physical assessment, nursing treatments, and medication administration.
- Provide invasive care within scope of practice (e.g. catheterization of students, rectal administration of diazepam, g-tube feedings).
- Document student care administered as part of the student health plan.
- Collect health care and educational data provided for assigned students.
- Facilitate collaboration and communication between interdisciplinary team members to meet students' goals.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Provide student medical status report to the regional school nurse.
- Assist the special education teacher with IEP or IFSP goals.
- Communicate with school staff as needed for the healthcare needs of students.
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- Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- May work with specialized medical equipment used by student to insure that equipment is functioning properly.
- Supervise students and report students' progress to teacher.
- Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current CPR/1st aid certification.
- Experience as a LPN or RN in a school setting.
- Experience in pediatrics.
- Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
- Experience in a special education classroom setting.
- Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provides services.
- Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
- Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student's needs and to provide instruction.
- Ability to physically move and/or lift equipment varying using established procedures.
- Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
- Remain on the work site premises for breaks and meal periods to provide for critical care needs of student.
- Ride school bus with students to and from school as needed.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).
Salary : $32 - $51