Procedures Nurse (8626)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

10d

About The Position

The Procedures Nurse is delegated by school nurses and is responsible for performing clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), diabetic care for students with disabilities, as well as administering tube feedings or suctioning when necessary. The Procedures Nurse also performs other health related activities as requested by the Registered Nurses. The Procedures Nurse will assist in care delivery and educating students about their medical needs. The Procedures Nurse will travel to several sites each day.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess current Washington State LPN license or RN license.
• Must meet at least current Washington State requirements for HIV/Aids education for health care providers.
• Demonstrated ability in performing catheterization, tube feedings, and suctioning.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification, or be able to acquire within 45 days of employment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and medical personnel.
• Must be able to travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatrics experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and medical personnel, both orally and in writing.
• Perform medical procedures as required by the health care plan of the district R.N. and doctor's orders.
• Administer medications and tube feedings.
• Perform health related activities as assigned.
• Accurately establish and maintain student health record for procedures and health plans.
• Maintain professional license and adhere to best practice standards.
• Travel from location to location to assist students with the above health issues.
• Perform emergency care, if necessary, for students on case load.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by health goals and outcomes.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using techniques that have been suggested in order to address problematic student behaviors impeding timely procedures.
• Handle body fluids as required by best practice standard precautions.
• Lift and/or position students as necessary.
• Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of school policies, procedures, and laws.
• Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed