District Nurse (Temporary)

PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and monitor a district wide student health services program in compliance with state law, District policy and effective health practices. Additional responsibilities include delivery of direct nursing services to students and coordination of employee health services and training throughout the district.
FTE: 1.0
FLSA Status: Licensed - Professional
Contract Status: Temporary
Start Date: As soon as possible
Calendar: 200 Work Days
Salary: Ranging from $50,942. - $95,387. with benefits, prorated based on days worked.
Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee’s salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Notes:

• Open until filled with earliest possible review being March 24th, 2025
• Position to start as soon as possible and work through the remainder of the school year, with the possibility to continue the next school year
• Experience Required for this position: Nurse applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience directly managing patients with complex needs including: tracheostomies, home ventilators, and gastrostomy tube feeding. Pediatric experience is preferred. Applicants must hold a current license with the Oregon State Board of Nursing as well as a current BLS for healthcare providers card.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Assist staff in identifying student medical needs at school, develop care plans for the students, delegate nursing tasks according to state nursing guidelines, and train staff to carry out these support services
• Train staff in protocols for students with health conditions that may include the need for catheterization, shots, respiratory therapy, feeding tubes, etc.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Acts as a resource person for the district and schools in health-related matters
• Assists in identification and observation of students to detect health needs
• Establish appropriate screening tests and do referral and follow-up as necessary on students
• Conduct and/or supervise school health screenings
• Consults with Superintendent, Risk Manager, HR Director, parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters when appropriate
• Follow up with students having chronic or numerous absences that may be health-related
• Make referrals to health agencies as appropriate
• Develop necessary information with regard to individual health problems of students and disseminate this information to those teachers and keep administration advised of these health concerns
• By administrative or teacher request, conduct presentations and lessons to students or staff on health- related matters
• Monitor any medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school
• Advise on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases
• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools
• Participate in health education and safety programs where it is appropriate
• Review all student and staff accident forms, as requested by administration
• Act as liaison agent to local, state and national health agencies
• Assist the Administration in implementing District policies and rules, and school improvement efforts
• Attends district meetings and serves on committees as requested
• Perform such other tasks as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

DISTRICT NURSE:

• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
• Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree with current valid Oregon Registered Nurse License required
• Ability to act as a resource person for the district and schools in health-related matters
• Ability to be cognizant and informed of health problems and concerns of students and staff
• Ability to submit recommendations that are necessary to better serve student health needs
• Ability to teach/train staff on health protocols, medical administration, epi-pen administration, best practices, etc.
• Ability to monitor and supervise that the necessary paperwork for tracking medical procedures, health protocols, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting.
• Crouching to work with younger students.
• Possibly moderate to high noise level.
• Frequent and prolonged talking/listening in conversations/meetings.
• Requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception.
• Requires handling and working with variety of materials and objects.
• Work may occasionally involve lifting/carrying objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Work may require lifting or assisting in lifting a student or physically restraining a student from harming self or others.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury or illness.
• Possible exposure to bodily harm due to student behaviors.
• Exposure to a variety of chemicals comprising instructional and art supplies and materials.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through TalentEd Recruit & Hire, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruit & Hire account regularly.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Melissa Harder, Assistant Superintendent and Title II Oversight: melissa.harder@corvallis.k12.or.us; Sabrina Wood, Special Education Coordinator and ADA Title II Complaints: sabrina.wood@corvallis.k12.or.us

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender las consultas relacionadas con la discriminación:
Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Melissa Harder, Superintendente Asistente y Supervisora del Título II: melissa.harder@corvallis.k12.or.us; Sabrina Wood, Coordinadora de Educación Especial y Quejas de Título II de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés): sabrina.wood@corvallis.k12.or.us