Registered Nurse (RN) - School RN
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA

Guest School Nurse - Registered Nurse

Guest School Nurse - Registered Nurse JobID: 10212 Position Type: Health Services/School Nurse - Registered Nurse Date Posted: 8/30/2023 Location: To be determined &nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide Salary: Guest Employee Salary Schedule (scroll to the bottom) POSITION SUMMARY: School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being and academic success of students. Guest School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems. Guest School Nurses will help fill in when permanent School nurses are absent or when temporary health needs arise within our distrcit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard I: Nursing Process * Uses a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice * Follow nursing careplans in place for students with significant health problems * Assess student health needs, recommend appropriate action and monitor communicable diseases and other illness. * Involvement in CPS referrals in conjunction with counselors, administration and other staff. Nursing evaluation is required in all case involving physical injury * Initiate communication to school nurses to provide resources to help with individual students' health issues if the need arises. Standard II: Program Management * May conduct screening programs for vision, hearing and scoliosis. * May consult with students, parents and staff regarding health needs and services. * May act as liaison between home, school and community resources regarding health issues. * Maintain standard health room procedures with cooperation of Health services assistants, office staff and Principal for day-to-day health room management including medication administration, first aid, illness procedures, BECCA and attendance issues. Standard III: Professional Responsibilities * Identifies, delineates and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, pursues continued professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct. * Maintains current First Aid/CPR/AED certification. * Maintains current nursing licensure for WA state * Serves as a resource to staff, students, and/or parents concerning health issues. * Maintains confidentiality within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters of Health and Education. Standard IV: Health Education * Assists students, families and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education. * Provide Health counseling and information on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyle. The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required. Graduate of a nursing program Current Washington State LPN or RN License Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in school nursing or health education CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance KNOWLEDGE OF: Current trends and practices in nursing Instructional theory and its application Techniques to motivate students minimize time spent away from class School board policies and procedures ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software. Organize and set priorities Work independently with minimal supervision. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Apply current trends and practices in nursing Be fair and consistent with all students Provide guidance and assistance to students Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY: Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. 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 sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. WORK SCHEDULE This is an on-call position to work as needed in the nursing role. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee. Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Update 07/2015 Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.