JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

The primary purpose of the “School Nurse” is to meet the individual health needs of students; implementing emergency and individual health care plans as directed by physicians; maintaining compliance with all state laws relating to student health, maintaining compliance with the Washington state immunizations schedule; appropriately addressing health related needs of students whether they exhibit signs of illness, are medically gragile or injured; administering prescribed medications to students; effectively communicating with administrators, parents, staff and studetns dayly; appropriately reporting medical, physical, emotional neglect or abuse; serving as a health resource to all staff by identifying health problems or inuries that may require a referral to a physical for medical care.  The School Nurse should communicate regularly and collaborate other duties with the Lead District Nurse. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatment for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, district staff, and/or other agencies for the purpose of providing approptiate treatments, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts programs (Vision and Hearing screenings, Sexual Health Education, CPR, etc.) for the purpose of complying with the law.
• Maintains and implements Emergency and Individual Health care plans as directed by physicians.
• Refers students requiring further medical or mental health attention for needs such as medical or dental care, or mental health counseling, etc.
• Reports incidents to administration, CPS, or proper authorities for incidents such as bullying, intentinal injuries caused by another indivudual, suspected child abuse: physical, sexual or medical neglect, or suspected substance abuse to maintain student's personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Reports contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Develops systems and prepares documentations for establishiung and maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records for all students consistent with school policies, adminstrative direction, and state and federal requirements.
• Maintains compliance with the Washington state law regarding immunization requirements.
• Prepares and submits, accurately and timely, school district, state and federal health-related reports.
• Advises on the modification of the education program by participating in staffings and IEP/504 meetings to meet the health needs of students.
• Acts as a resource person for school secretaries and/or office personnel who are responsible for administering emergency first-aid treatment.
• Provides delegation training for building personnel to administer medication.
• Participates in staffings for students as part of the building team. 
• Collaborates with other District Nurses to provide wrap around services for students.

 

 

MENTAL DEMANDS

 

Requires above average ability reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills; requires knowledge and understanding of laws and policies related to nursing in Washington State schools; requires ability to interpret and implement written instructions and accurately complete written reports, records, etc.; will experience frequent interruptions; requires adaptability and flexibility to work with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities and/or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; requires patience and understanding when working under stressful situations and when working with students with special needs; may be required to calm distraught, angry or hostile students; requires cooperation and ability to work as a team member; requires efficient, adept organizational and time management skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

Requires mobility (standing, walking, etc.); requires twisting upper torso and neck and slight bending forward without restrictions; occasional bending at waist to ground; requires good visual and hearing ability; exposure to infectious diseases carried by students; exposure to bodily fluids of any nature; exposure to student noise levels; may be required to lift and position students and assist with personal hygiene/toileting; may require prolonged standing; sitting, bending (stooping); may require restraining out of control students; may require assisting students with physical activities; requires mobility throughout district by motor vehicle. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  

RN qualifications - Valid Washington State license as a registered nurse (RN); BSN certification (or ability to obtain) and experience working in the school environment is highly desirable. 

 

Licenses/Special Requirement:  Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprint required); proof of ability to work in the United States; valid Washington State driver’s license, current CPR & first aid cards and HIV/AIDS training.

 

Benefits: 

• One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. 

 

The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.