Regional School Nurse (INTERNAL ONLY)

Educational Service District 112•Longview, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, the Regional School Nurse implements, manages and delivers school health services to school districts and /or agencies. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards. This position is approximately 18 hours per school year and is open to internal applicants only. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Requirements

Valid Washington State registered nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR/1st aid certification.
Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years
At least three professional references and contact information
A cover letter expressing interest in the position
A resume that reflects work experience listed on application
Copy of your Washington State RN license
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Proof of immunization/disease including MMR/Td/Hepatitis B/Varicella.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
valid Washington ESA certificate as a school nurse
school nurse experience in public or private schools.
Experience working with community service agencies, i.e. health professionals, department of health, social services.
Experience providing health education training to individuals or in a classroom setting.
Experience working with children or adolescents in clinical or community settings.
Experience delegating care in a school setting per Washington RN delegation laws (RCW 18.79 and WAC 246-840) and comfort supervising unlicensed school personnel.
Experience in the health care of school-age children, including knowledge of common chronic conditions, emergency response, and school-based care plans.

Responsibilities

Assess the critical health needs of students in schools, i.e., review Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for students with life threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments.
Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
Assess the physical and emotional health of students within the scope of the Regional School Nurse practice; initiate referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs; and communicate health concerns that impact learning to staff.
Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up.
Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
Provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serve as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health community.
Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services.
Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher.
Consult and collaborate with staff, parents and other professionals to assess student health status and make recommendations that are consistent with the individualized education plan.
Collect health care services data.
May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.
Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Other duties as assigned.