26-27 DistrictSchool Nurse (RN)

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct health-related activities for the district create and oversee health protocols and to provide heath servicesas required.

Essential Functions

1. In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and applicable Oregon laws implement plan and provide individualized school nursing care including nursing delegation to identified staff and training.
2. Collaborate and provide in-service for staff regarding health-related instruction
3. Coordinatedelivery of school health services in the school setting including health screenings communicable disease control IEP/504 particiaption as needed and health education.
4. Assist district administrator in determining Health Aide caseloads and duties
5. Assist health aides in evaluating stocking and maintaining individual school health rooms
6. Consult with special education and other staff regarding the nursing needs of students withparticular health problems
7. Develop Health Management Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
8. Facilitate communication between the medical community and the school regarding students.
9. Coordinate district compliance with Oregon immunization law.
10. Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency including appropriate technology and delivery of health services.
11. Collaborate in the development and improvement of quality nursing practices.
12. Maintain professional skills and expertise by participating in workshops and other continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
13. Collaborate with district leadership as required in the Comprehensive Communicable Disease Management Plan to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease.
14. Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency
15. Follow essential safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self students and other staff.
16. Maintain regular and prompt attendace.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Basic knowledge of applicable laws and nursing practice regulations and standards.
2. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and listens effectively to students staff and parents.
3. Demonstrates organization leadership and time management.
4. Ability to meet remotely with Nurse Aides in other schools. May be required to occasionally travel to other schools in the district.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and work in collaboration with supervisors other staff outside agencies students parents and the general public.
6. Ability to become proficient navigating in internal and external data systems including data entry and report production pertinent to delivery of school health services.
7. Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently with a high degree of accuracy efficiency and attention to detail.
9. Ability to work effectively with diverse students staff and community populations.

Education

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in CPR
• Preferred: TSPC School Nurse endorsement

Experience

• Minimum experience: one year within the last five years working as an RN (preferred).

Work is performed primarily on a school campus. Involves sitting walking and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires the use of computers and office equipment. Visitation to homes and offices of health care or social service providers as well as attendance at evening and weekend activities is possible but not frequent.

Application Procedure

Applications are completed online at: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender national origin disability parental or marital status age or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at

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