District School Nurse

DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE

LOCATION:  District Wide

START DATE:  December 2, 2024

DAYS & HOURS:  7.33 hours per day; 190 days per school year (will prorate for 24-25 SY)

SALARY: $66,440 to $89,399 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The school district nurse assists students, in cooperation with school personnel, community agencies and parents; to acquire health knowledge; to acquire attitudes conducive to healthful living; to meet their needs resulting from illness, accident, and physical defect; and to maintain, improve, or adapt to their individual health status.  Reports to the Director of Special Education.

In accordance with standards of school nursing practice, Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Nurse Practice Act implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation and training for an anticipated emergency.

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. 

1. Education: Hold or be eligible for, valid Oregon RN License with appropriate endorsement and fulfill the registration requirements of the district, recognizing that failure to comply with will mean loss of pay and/or position.
2. Knowledge:
   1. Current concepts, methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation.
   2. Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction.
   3. Techniques in evaluation and assessment of learning and human development.
   4. Behavior management and communication techniques.
   5. Computer technology and other equipment used in the work place, as required by the position.
3. Skills and Abilities: Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
   1. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
4. Hold a valid first aid card.

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:        School Nurse

Work Days:     190

Reports To:     Building Principal, Program Administrator

FLSA Status:    Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

JOB SUMMARY

The school district nurse assists students, in cooperation with school personnel, community agencies and parents; to acquire health knowledge; to acquire attitudes conducive to healthful living; to meet their needs resulting from illness, accident, and physical defect; and to maintain, improve, or adapt to their individual health status.  Reports to the Director of Special Education.

In accordance with standards of school nursing practice, Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Nurse Practice Act implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation and training for an anticipated emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review student records in order to make a list for staff of serious health problems.
2. Develop medical protocols for students requiring specific procedures: seizures, bee stings, suctioning, catheterization, tube feeding, etc.
3. Train and monitor appropriate staff on medical protocols.
4. Follow legal state process for immunization requirements.
5. To respond and assist teachers, parents, and students in answering questions, providing information and clarification regarding health issues and concerns in a timely manner. May include classroom presentations.
6. Upon request of staff, parents, and students, complete an assessment of medical concerns, evaluate possible communicable diseases and initiate necessary procedures, referrals and follow-up.
7. Manage delivery of school health services including health screenings, communicable disease control, health education and environmental monitoring.
8. Set up and monitor procedures in each building for dispensing medications, providing guidelines, training and policies to school personnel.
9. Set up and monitor procedures necessary for sixth grade camp; physical questionnaires, medications and permission forms, special need students, etc.
10. Arrange and coordinate administration of Hepatitis B vaccine to staff.
11. Maintain staff records of Hepatitis B vaccine, permission/refusal form and post-exposure records.
12. Evaluate and recommend revision of health policies and procedures as appropriate.
13. Provide interpretation of available state laws regarding communicable disease and immunization laws.
14. Abide by FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality requirements.
15. Confer with principals and superintendent on health policies.
16. Serve as a consultant, upon request, to the safety office for compliance with health related issues/procedures, (blood spill clean up kits, first aid training of staff, etc.) Set up post-exposure routine for staff.
17. Write a yearly evaluation of school health programs and provide copies to superintendent and school board for annual review.
18. Will develop, implement, and review with Director of Special Education annual schedule of activities to be completed, and make appropriate modifications as needed or requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

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. 

1. Education: Hold or be eligible for, valid Oregon RN License with appropriate endorsement and fulfill the registration requirements of the district, recognizing that failure to comply with will mean loss of pay and/or position.
2. Knowledge:
   1. Current concepts, methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation.
   2. Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction.
   3. Techniques in evaluation and assessment of learning and human development.
   4. Behavior management and communication techniques.
   5. Computer technology and other equipment used in the work place, as required by the position.
3. Skills and Abilities: Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
   1. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
4. Hold a valid first aid card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The School Nurse/Nurse works with groups of students and on a one-to-one basis.  Students include those who may be physically and mentally handicapped, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, and culturally different.  Supervision and instructional responsibilities require the employee to be able to stand for up to 90 consecutive minutes and move rapidly to intervene in situations when a student's safety is being jeopardized.  The supervision may also occur during times of inclement weather.  The employee needs to be able to travel between schools. 

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 job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Salary : $66,440 - $89,399