School Nurse

The job of school nurse is done for the purpose of implementing, managing, and delivering school health services to students and participants as defined by laws, regulations, and professional school nursing standards.

This position is 24 hours per week, year-around.
This position will serve students and participants enrolled in Open Doors, Next Generation Zone, and/or Spokane Service Team/YouthBuild programs.
This position will report to the director, School Nursing Services.

• Assesses the critical health needs of students in schools (e.g. review Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for students with life-threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, and students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments) for the purpose of ensuring student/participant safety.
• Collaborates and consults with administrators and other staff for the purpose of identifying school safety and environmental health needs.
• Assesses the physical and emotional health of students within the scope of school nursing practice and initiates referrals for the purpose of diagnosing and treating identified health needs.
• Communicates to staff any student/participant health concerns that impact learning to staff for purpose of ensuring accommodations are provided.
• Coordinates and implements mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up, for the purpose of conforming with guidelines.
• Supervises, trains, and delegates medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
• Provides health counseling and crisis intervention to students and serves as an advocate for the health rights of students for the purpose of providing a professional link between the school/program, family, and health community.
• Performs professional nursing tasks, including emergency services, working in health rooms to provide health assessments, treatments, hearing, and vision screenings, etc. for the purpose of ensuring student/participant safety.
• Serves as a resource for health education to the school/program staff.
• Consults and collaborates with staff, parents, and other professionals for the purpose of assessing student health status and making recommendations that are consistent with the individualized education plan.
• Collects healthcare services data for the purpose of providing documentation and being in conformance with health regulations.
• Assists programs/schools with policies and procedures for school health services for the purpose of being in conformance with current laws and accepted practices.
• Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• adhering to safety practices,
• providing standard nursing care in school setting,
• operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications, and
• preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios, review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, speak persuasively to implement desired actions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:

• pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws,
• health standards and hazards,
• safety practices and procedures, and
• stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and events, gather, collate, and classify data, and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and groups, work with a variety of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• using and maintaining a variety of nursing assessment tools, including but not limited to stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, glucometer, otoscope, vision and hearing screening tools, thermometer, etc.,
• establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students/participants,
• displaying tact and courtesy,
• adapting to changing work priorities,
• communicating with diverse groups,
• maintaining confidentiality,
• working as part of a team,
• meeting deadlines and schedules,
• setting priorities, 
• working with frequent interruptions, and
• having regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods, leading, guiding, and coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the agency’s services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions, including exposure to illnesses carried by students. 

Experience
Experience as a school nurse is preferred

Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Certificates & Licenses
Valid and current Washington State registered nurse license
Valid and current driver license and required automobile insurance
Reliable personal transportation
First aid/CPR/AED certificate or ability to obtain

Clearances
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee’s expense).


To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened.

• Online application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Transcripts 

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer – Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539*

Salary : $47 - $52