Lead District Nurse

Junction City Sd 69•Junction City, OR

12h

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing district and school health services, including directing the district Health Services Secretary, building Health Room staff, and the District Health Nurse as well as providing healthcare information, referrals and direct care to District students. The Lead District Nurse is responsible for promoting good health and a healthy environment to students, families, community members and District staff. The District will grant the Lead District Nurse up to an additional five (5) steps beyond their actual experience toward initial placement on the salary schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District, state, and federal policy(ies). Utilizes clinical knowledge to guide health services in the education setting. Uses a process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering health services in the school setting. Assesses the needs of students with special health needs and presents findings and recommendations at team meetings. Monitors ongoing health status of students with special health needs. Trains and supervises school staff to administer medications to students. Provides nursing assessments and some direct services including training of school personnel to provide nursing tasks and delegate nursing care Acts as advocate for students with special health needs. Provides information to parents of students with special health needs regarding school policy and procedures related to their child and the child’s condition. Acts as a resource for school staff regarding health education and health education materials. In collaboration with teachers and counselors, provides health teaching and counseling for students, families, and staff as needed. Collaborates with members of the community in the delivery of health and social services, and utilizes knowledge of community health systems and resources to function as a school-community liaison. Develops Health Management Plans/504 Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning. Consults with special education personnel regarding the nursing needs of students to support IEPs. Coordinates district compliance with Oregon immunization law. Collaborates with other agencies to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease. Directs the work of the district Health Services Secretary, building Health Room staff, and the District Health Nurse. Confidentially supports District staff with sensitive issues (substance addiction, mental health needs, etc.) Plans and manages Health Services budget. Works closely with building and district Safety Committees. Completes required paperwork accurately and in a specified time and manner to meet deadlines Coordinates annual health assessments for students which may include vision, hearing and dental screenings. Make medical, dental, and mental health referrals, as indicated and work with families to access care. Coordinates CPR/first aid classes,bloodborne pathogen training and immunization clinics for District staff. Collaborates with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students. Attends District meetings, programs, and activities as requested. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries. Uses effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills when working with students, parents, staff, and other healthcare professionals. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours, as required. Pursues continued professional growth and development through educational programs. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Requirements

Minimum of Associates Degree and valid RN license required.

Nice To Haves

At least two years experience preferred.
Prior experience with staff supervision and evaluation desired
bilingual or multilingual abilities, preferably Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Plans, implements and oversees district and school health services
Directs the district Health Services Secretary, building Health Room staff, and the District Health Nurse
Provides healthcare information, referrals and direct care to District students
Promotes good health and a healthy environment to students, families, community members and District staff
Follows and maintains knowledge of all District, state, and federal policy(ies)
Utilizes clinical knowledge to guide health services in the education setting
Uses a process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering health services in the school setting
Assesses the needs of students with special health needs and presents findings and recommendations at team meetings
Monitors ongoing health status of students with special health needs
Trains and supervises school staff to administer medications to students
Provides nursing assessments and some direct services including training of school personnel to provide nursing tasks and delegate nursing care
Acts as advocate for students with special health needs
Provides information to parents of students with special health needs regarding school policy and procedures related to their child and the child’s condition
Acts as a resource for school staff regarding health education and health education materials
In collaboration with teachers and counselors, provides health teaching and counseling for students, families, and staff as needed
Collaborates with members of the community in the delivery of health and social services, and utilizes knowledge of community health systems and resources to function as a school-community liaison
Develops Health Management Plans/504 Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning
Consults with special education personnel regarding the nursing needs of students to support IEPs
Coordinates district compliance with Oregon immunization law
Collaborates with other agencies to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease
Directs the work of the district Health Services Secretary, building Health Room staff, and the District Health Nurse
Confidentially supports District staff with sensitive issues (substance addiction, mental health needs, etc.)
Plans and manages Health Services budget
Works closely with building and district Safety Committees
Completes required paperwork accurately and in a specified time and manner to meet deadlines
Coordinates annual health assessments for students which may include vision, hearing and dental screenings
Make medical, dental, and mental health referrals, as indicated and work with families to access care
Coordinates CPR/first aid classes,bloodborne pathogen training and immunization clinics for District staff
Collaborates with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students
Attends District meetings, programs, and activities as requested
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries
Uses effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills when working with students, parents, staff, and other healthcare professionals
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours, as required
Pursues continued professional growth and development through educational programs
Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students
Attends work regularly and is punctual