Elementary Summer Learning Nurse Support RSD Elementary Summer Learning Program 1 Temporary Summer Position Open to current Redmond School District staff

We are pleased to announce that we are seeking a highly qualified internal applicant for a registered School Nurse to provide support for Redmond School District Summer Learning Programming. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team that supports the efforts of making success possible for all Redmond students.

Timeframe:

• One (1) 4-hour session Thursday July 16 (student preparation and teacher communication)
• Elementary Summer Learning will run FOUR weeks (Monday through Thursday);
• Week 1: July 20-23
• Week 2: July 27-30
• Week 3: August 3-6
• Week 4: August 10-13
• Student hours are tentatively 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• School Nurse will be based out of Summer Learning Program Site 3 hours per day and on call for consult.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

The functions of the specialized school nurse include but are not limited to the following for K-12 Redmond School District Summer Camp :

• Promote and protect the optimal health status of children.
• Conduct health assessments.
• Obtains a health and developmental history.
• Screens and evaluates findings of deficit in vision hearing scoliosis growth etc. as resources allow.
• Observes the child for development and health patterns in making nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
• Identifies deviant health findings.
• Develop and implement a health plan as needed.
• Interpret the health status of pupils to parents and school personnel.
• Initiate referrals to parents school personnel and community health resources for intervention remediation and follow-through.
• Provide ongoing health counseling with pupils parents school personnel and health agencies.
• Recommend and help to implement modification of school programs to meet student health needs.
• Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
• Maintain evaluate and interpret cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students.
• Participate as the health team specialist on the child education evaluation team to develop the health care component of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with identified health needs.
• Plan and implement school health management protocols for the child with special health needs.
• Participate in home visits to assess the familys needs as related to the childs health.
• Develop procedures and provides for crisis intervention for acute illness injury and emotional disturbances.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventative immunization programs early detection surveillance reporting and follow-up of contagious diseases and providing information to parents.
• Provide health education.
• Teaches parenting skills as they relate to child development and health needs of children.
• Provides direct health education and health counseling to assist students and families in making decisions on health and lifestyles that affect health.
• Participates in health education directly and indirectly for the improvement of health by teaching people to become more assertive health consumers and to assume greater responsibility for their own health.
• Counsels with students concerning chronic health conditions mental health issues problems such as pregnancy sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse in order to facilitate responsible decision-making practices.
• Serves as a resource person to the classroom teacher and administrator in health instruction and as a member of the health curriculum development committees.
• Coordinate school and community health activities and serves as a liaison person between the home school and community.
• Acts as a resource person in promoting health careers.
• Provide health counseling for staff.
• Provide leadership and/or support for staff wellness programs.
• Engages in research and evaluation of school health services to act as a change agent for school health programs and school nursing practices.
• Assists in the formation of health policies goals and objectives for the school district.
• School nurse shall be a nurse with a Bachelors degree and licensed to practice professional nursing by the State Board of Nursing. TSPC certification as a school nurse is highly recommended or pending application approval by TSPC.
• Identify health-related barriers to learning. Serve as the health advocate for all school children focusing on the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the prevention of illness and disability.
• Educational background experience and competencies to provide preventative health health assessment and referral services to students.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience working with children.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District state local and federal laws rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
• Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to educators.
• Attend work regularly.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Report issues to authorities as necessary animal control suspicious activity etc.
2. Reports safety sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may supervise volunteers student aides and instructional assistants. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment at all times.

• Staff working with health protocols for students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse.
• Must have and maintain a valid license through TSPC and/or State Board of Nursing.
• Positive & current letters of recommendation from recent supervisors.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• 3.5 Undergraduate GPA
• Bilingual Spanish
• Two Years experience as a School Nurse

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with adolescent students and the public.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students parents staff or members of the community. Ability to draft simple correspondence and some routine reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in the usage of database software internet software e-mail and word processing software. Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: Synergy MS Word Gmail Google Apps and Excel. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students teachers parents members of the community and others including vendors law enforcement and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Licenses as determined by the District including a valid Oregon Driver License and ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk stoop kneel crouch crawl reach and use hands to finger handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit climb balance taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a typical school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low but occasionally high depending upon the student population and activities. The employee in this position will be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The employee in this position may also sometimes be exposed to toxic chemicals (for disinfecting) outdoor weather conditions (e.g. field trips) and may be required to work near moving parts (electric wheelchairs and bus lifts).

OTHER

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.

Required Experience:

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