1:1 Registered School Nurse

Northshore School District 417•Bothell, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is designed to promote and maintain the health and well-being of students in the classroom setting to enable them to take full advantage of available educational opportunities. In addition, this position will assist the classroom teacher in meeting the physical and health care needs for medically fragile and special needs students during the school day. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required.

Requirements

Current Washington State licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current certification in first aid and CPR
Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate, effectively.
Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English; ability to independently perform a health assessment; perform clean intermittent catheterization; provide gastrostomy tube feedings, deep tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy, and respiratory care; ability to operate a computer and learn specific software programs used to chart medical information in a school setting; ability to read, write, speak, communicate, and compute effectively; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; ability to organize and set priorities; ability to exercise independent judgment, remain flexible, and work effectively under pressure; ability to maintain confidential information and records; ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner; ability to supervise others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric, adolescent, or school nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides the necessary medical and nursing care for assigned student and to work closely with classroom teacher(s) to adapt work/homework/materials to support student learning and comprehension.
Expected to be an active participant in assigned student’s school day, accompany the student on school-based activities or potential field trips held within the school day assignment, and maintain medical equipment and supplies at school for the student as needed.
Collaborates with the classroom teacher and building school nurse regarding implementation of 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans, Individual Health Care Plans, Emergency Care Plans, and emergency evacuation procedures.
In the event the assigned student will not be attending a full school day, this position may be expected to perform other duties consistent with the assignment.
Establish a plan of communication between the building school nurse, parents, and medical provider.
Maintain an accurate health record on the assigned student.
Document health related activities and treatments as appropriate.
May be required to ride the school bus with students or attend field trips occurring during school hours.
Other duties as assigned in collaboration with the nursing supervisor.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Delegate and monitor health care tasks that can be conducted by or delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) according to district policy, the state nurse practice act and using professional judgment as a licensed registered nurse.