Castle Rock School District is Hiring a Regional School Nurse (2024-2025 SY) Near Vancouver, WA
General ResponsibilitiesReporting 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 $41.55 - $50.56 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.Assignment:This position is 31.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule and will serve the Castle Rock School District. Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:
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.
Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
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.
Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up.
Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
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.
Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services.
Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher.
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.
Collect health care services data.
May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.