Registered Nurse (RN) - School RN
Educational Service District 123
Pasco, WA

School Registered Nurse

School Registered Nurse JobID: 836 Position Type: School Health Services/School Registered Nurse Date Posted: 3/6/2024 Location: Pasco &nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide Department: School Health Services Reports To: Director of School Health Services Classification: Classified Non-Exempt School Year Position (195 days) Schedule: Mon-Fri - 7 hours per day during a typical school schedule Location: ESD 123 Region (Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties) Starting Rate: Starting $38.28 (step 1/year 1) - $43.08 (step 5/year 5) This position is open until filled SUMMARY: ESD 123 is looking to hire a registered nurse to assist and support multiple districts across the region. Travel for this position is required throughout Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla county. The school nurse, under the direction and supervision of the ESD School Health Services Administrator, implements, manages, and delivers school health services to assigned schools. Specific activities, duties and responsibilities are determined by resources available and agreement with the school district. Responsibility for the health and safety of students remains with the school district. Laws and regulations and professional school nursing standards define the school nurse scope of practice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assess student and school needs to, in coordination with school administrators, prioritize nursing duties and determine what can and cannot be done within the time provided. * Communicate with school administrators regularly student and school health needs are being addressed and those that are not. * •Assess students with identified health conditions to; * determine if the student's condition(s) is/are complex and/or potentially life threatening, * determine how to best address the student's health needs, * cooperatively develop procedures and plans to address those needs, * communicate plans with appropriate staff including procedural instruction confirming staff competence, * monitor plan effectiveness and staff readiness, * and revise plans as needed. * Instruct, delegate and supervise medication administration and medical/nursing treatments as allowed by law. * Participate with other educational and health professionals in developing individualized educational plans and 504 accommodation plans. * Assess the physical, emotional, and social health of students as related to their educational success within the scope of school nurse practice to; * determine strengths and potential concerns, * initiate referrals for further diagnosis, treatment or support of those concerns, * monitor referrals to assure concerns are addressed * assist student and family to understand and manage interventions and recommendations from different referrals, * communicate with healthcare providers with parent and/or student consent * cooperatively develop 504 accommodations if needed, * and work with staff to understand student conditions, how they affect learning and how to support student strengths and positively influence health concerns. * Provide consultation services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control. * Assist schools to provide health screenings mandated by law when time permits though training, coordination, additional screening for students per staff request, referral and follow-up. * Perform professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned including urgent interventions when on site. * Serve as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health community. * Provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students * Serve as a resource for health education to classroom teachers * Cooperate with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs. * Participate in appropriate data collection as related to health care services. * Assist district administrators in writing and adopting school health service policies. * Document assessments, concerns, plans and interventions per standards of school health and nursing practice. * Document health counseling and recommendations to staff and administration. Supervisory: Actions related to health care plans and delegated activities OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related duties as assigned.* * Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work. QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials: * Current active Washington State Registered Nurse License * Current valid Driver's License WSP/ FBI background clearance required. Requires knowledge of: * Professional nursing practice * Principles of growth and development Requires the ability to: * Exhibit mature judgment and flexibility * Accept responsibility * Learn Standards and Scope of School Nurse Practice * Be dependable * Be physically and mentally able to carry out the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Exemplify good personal health practices and mental health attitudes * Be interested in working with children * Be able to interpret students' health needs to parents and school staff * Provide own transportation * Use technology for screening and documentation * Be able to provide first aid or perform CPR when needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program * Two (2) years' experience practicing as a registered nurse. * Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: * School nursing * Acute and/or chronic care in pediatrics * An independent practice setting, i.e., home care, hospice * Computer skills to communicate and collect data * Fluent in Spanish and English POSITION BENEFITS: * Opportunities to receive on the job training * Access to full benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Retirement Account. Medical Reimbursement Account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.) * SEBB Insurance Benefits * Access to the agency's wellness program * Paid sick and personal leave * Receive customary school breaks with summer off COMPENSATION: * Paid once a month on the last working day of the month. * Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule. * A full work calendar for this position is 195 days and 7 hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year: * $4,354.35 (step 1/year 1) - $4,900.35 (step 5/year 5) * This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31). TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS: * Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it. * Flexible and can thrive in a fast paced environment where you may have to wear several hats. * Possess confidence while being humble - lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually. * Hungry - always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity. * Smart - have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions. THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU: "Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out." "I am not sure, but I will find out for you." "I have not done that before, but I can do it." "I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach." ABOUT OUR TEAM AND AGENCY Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to our Culture Playbook, and always looking for ways to say, "Yes, and…" Each member of our ESD team must be humble, hungry, and smart, with a focus on making his or her teammates look good while working toward achieving our mission. We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team! WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed primarily in an office, health room or classroom environment and travel is required to local school districts and program sites for workshops, committee representation and conferences at local, regional, and state level. Sitting for extended periods of time may be required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE