Registered Nurse Float

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

*****This posting is for 2 Float Nurse vacancies*****

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists the Supervisor of Nursing Services in carrying out the districts health program by implementing a comprehensive health services program at a specific school(s). The role of the School Nurse is to provide for the general health and well-being of the student population and school community. The Float Nurse duties are to assist schools by filling in at a Health Room or by providing 1:1 nursing care to students within the Northshore School District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school.

1. Day-to-day assignments will be coordinated with the Supervisor of Nursing Services. This position can expect to be assigned to multiple schools throughout the week depending on the needs of the district.
2. Establish and maintain the school health office to deliver comprehensive school health services according to School Nursing Standards of Practice the state nurse practice act and departmental procedures and protocols.
3. Provide case management of students with special healthcare needs including administration of medications and special procedures according to medical orders District policy and professional nursing judgment. Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans. Develop and train need-to-know school staff on EmergencyCare Plans for students with potentially life-threatening conditions.
4. Provide episodic first aid emergency medical and behavioral health care to ill or injured students staff and visitors.
5. Maintain communicable disease prevention and control measures in accordance with state regulations local health department protocols district policies department protocol and nursing professional judgment.
6. Monitor students compliance with state immunization laws; notifies and provides assistance to parents/guardians to comply with requirements. Maintains comprehensive school health records for each student including immunization records.
7. Conduct state-mandated health and developmental screening.
8. Serve as a member of the school emergency disaster preparedness and response team.
9. Communicate with students and families in culturally sensitive exchanges. Provide health information and resources for students families and staff at appropriate health literacy and reading levels. Demonstrate professional conduct and effective written verbal and nonverbal communication with daily interactions and in emergency situations.
10. Document student health information in the electronic health record according to department guidelines and procedures.
11. Maintain student confidentiality and privacy with consideration to HIPAA and FERPA practices.
12. Collaborate with other school professionals family caregivers community and healthcare providers to maximize communication and deliver health and social services to students.
13. Promote a safe and healthy school environment and climate of school connectedness.
14. Promote health and wellness education by serving as a health information resource to students and teachers and conduct district- and state-mandated health training for school staff.
15. Pursue professional development and communicate self-identified learning needs to the nursing supervisor.
16. Perform duties of child abuse and neglect mandated reporting.
17. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES

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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the School Principal and Supervisor of Nursing Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working as a registered nurse can be a physically demanding job with frequent interruptions. The degree of physical activity may vary depending on the student population and building environment. Registered nurses may spend their workday on their feet standing and walking or sitting. Registered nurses may also need to be able to perform tasks that require bending stretching and lifting or adjusting medical equipment. Fine motor dexterity requirements may be necessary for medication administration and injections putting on gloves performing medical procedures work with computerized records and complete paperwork. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to communicable disease and bodily secretions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Current Washington State licensure as a Registered Nurse

Current certification in first aid and CPR; Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.

Pediatric adolescent or school nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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.

SALARY:Salary is based upon the current2025-26 ESP Salary Schedule Salary(Level III); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

WORK YEAR: 7.5 hours per day 196 days per year.

BENEFITS:Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement packagefor eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board(SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Complete anonline application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 professional references including their name working relationship to you phone number and email address.Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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