Outdoor School Nurse

Multnomah Education Service • Portland, OR

378d • $1,806

About The Position

The Registered Nurse for the Outdoor School Program is responsible for providing comprehensive health care to students enrolled at assigned Outdoor School sites. This includes observing regulations of nursing practice and compliance with policies established by the Outdoor School and School Health Services programs. The position requires a love for working outdoors and with children, as the nurse will be part of a unique educational experience that allows students to explore their surroundings in a natural setting.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR/First Aid card.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to walk/hike moderate distances and climb ladders to access bunk beds.
• Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Works well with teams with diverse perspectives, values, and identities.
• Values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Is creative, dedicated, and responsible.
• Has experience working with children, high school students, and/or adolescents.
• Is flexible and solution-oriented.
• Can prioritize tasks with competing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual health needs and provide appropriate interventions for students and staff at the Outdoor School site.
• Conduct a health assessment of all students and Student Counselors for communicable diseases.
• Establish procedures to secure, monitor, and administer all medication brought to Outdoor School by students and Student Counselors.
• Remain on-site and on-call for 24-hour coverage to provide nursing, consultation, and/or intervention to ill or injured students and staff.
• Request equipment from MESD and maintain an adequately equipped dispensary.
• Adhere to MESD 'Guidelines For Outdoor School Nurses.'
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Make recommendations to the Site Supervisor when a student or staff member should be removed from the site due to a suspected communicable disease.
• Communicate with others utilizing appropriate verbal and non-verbal interactions.
• Delegate, train, and supervise appropriate site staff in selected nursing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Overnight Stipend
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program-free mental health counseling and supports
• Professional development training, professional coaching, and mentoring
• Access to EDI and environmental education library
• Regular social gatherings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree