Position Type:
Special Education Support Services - Licensed/Nurse Consultant
Date Posted:
3/11/2026
Location:
Jackson and Josephine Counties
Date Available:
For 2026-27 school year
Southern Oregon ESD is seeking a school nurse to join our team of professionals in supporting students in Southern Oregon.
Students attending local schools may have a variety of chronic and acute health conditions such as seizures asthma diabetes and severe allergies. Some students may require medical assistive devices and procedures such as gastric tube feeding oxygen administration suctioning or nebulizer treatments. School Nurses help school districts meet the needs of these students and maintain compliance with Oregon rules and statutes working under the requirements of both the Oregon Board of Education and the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
School Nurses provide staff training delegable tasks training childhood diabetes database reporting assessment and development of individual health plans and emergency action plans participate in IEP and Section 504 plan meetings for students with special health needs and provide medication review vision screening and health case management.
School Nurses are an essential part of the school team collaborating with school front office and classroom staff to support students of all ages in the management of health needs so they may participate in the school routine to the greatest extent possible.
School Nurses follow the school year 190-day calendar of local districts. They serve students in preschool through high school and potentially through age 21. SOESD offers professional development opportunities to School Nurses to assist them in furthering their expertise in supporting students health care you are a Registered Nurse who would like to work with students in the school environment please consider applying for this position with SOESD.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Grants Pass.
The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon home to legendary snow-skiing white-water rafting kayaking hiking and fishing as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries the Britt Music Festivals the Ashland Independent Film Festival and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Grants Pass is a beautiful river town with access to outdoor activities like hiking fishing and rafting on the Rogue River. The city also boasts a lively downtown a close-knit community and a rich history.
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Position Goal:To provide evaluations nursing care plans direct treatment and supervision of delegated nursing tasks to severely disabled students.
Essential Functions:1. Evaluate nursing care needs and participate in eligibility meetings to establish educational disability.
2. Develop nursing treatment plans and health care IEP goals.
3. Supervise medication delivery and records as prescribed by physician and program procedures.
4. Provide direct nursing treatment as specified on IEP and train/ supervise educational staff in delegated nursing tasks.
5. Provide staff development inservices regarding health care concerns.
6. Consult and collaborate with educational staff related service providers and medical providers regarding student care.
7. Maintain accurate documentation of services and submit accountability records in a timely manner.
8. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
9. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with teachers assistants parents building staff and other providers.
10. Participate in professional growth activities.
11. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
12. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
13. Perform job related tasks as designated by supervisor.
Minimum Prerequisites:1. Valid Registered Nurse license issued by Oregon State Nursing Board
2. Successful completion of a two year registered nursing program at an accredited university/college.
3. Knowledge and experience with mentally and multiply disabled children and applicable health care treatment procedures.
Location: In person at assigned school(s) in Jackson and Josephine County.
Length of Position: 1.0 FTE
/190 days (academic year)
Salary: Per the 2025-2026 bargaining agreement: $62576.96 to $107893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.
Supervisor: Department Administrator
SOESD Benefits(For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2182.00 per month (family coverage)for health dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 9 paid holidays
- Agenerous sick vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
- OEBB MODA
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options:
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts ï½ medical day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b)
- Mercy Flights Membership
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Registered Nurse job description:
1. Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day
2. Sit: 1-4 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: Frequently
5. Squat: Frequently
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Frequently
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): Frequently
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): Occasionally
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): Limited
Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws including ORS Ch. 659 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Job Location:
Yearly Salary:
$ 62576 - 107893
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
