Tacoma Public Schools
Benefits: NONE
Additional Information: In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee's announced Proclamation 21-14.1 on August 18^th, 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18^th, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with Tacoma Public Schools will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee's mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor's directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. A Tacoma Public Schools Human Resources Partner will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor's mandate prior to official hire.
Additional Resources and Information:

• Press Release from WA Governor's Office
• Proclamation by the Governor: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
• OSPI Vaccination Requirement FAQ
• Vaccine Mandate FAQs
• DOH Vaccine fact sheet

Summary:
Performs health appraisal, counseling, and detection; encourages correction of health problems, helps control and prevent disease and accidental injury, provides emergency services for injury and sudden illness; provides health education programs according to state law and standards for professional nursing.

Responsibilities:
1. Appraises, promotes, and protects the optimal health status of students and staff; obtains a health and developmental history; develops and maintains linkages with community resources; uncovers health problems through screening observations, and interviews and makes appropriate referrals and follow-up. 2. Gives relevant health instruction and information to individual students and staff; assists in the development of district health curriculum (HIV/AIDS). 3. Liaises between the student, staff, families, and community health sources; assists students and parents in obtaining adequate medical, dental, and mental health care; utilizes student contacts to teach positive health concepts and attitudes; models healthful behaviors. 4. Performs initial Special Education health appraisals and parent interviews, contacts physician to obtain health impairment statements; provides for the health needs of medically fragile children in accordance with IEP requirements; develops student health care plans as needed. 5. Administers first aid care in accordance within established guidelines for ill, medically fragile, and injured students; follows-up with parents and school personnel regarding school emergencies. 6. Develops protocol and monitors safe administration of medication as mandated by state law and district policy; presents training for administration of medication. 7. Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records for all students; prepares reports necessary to carry out the activities of the school health program; assists in maintaining all student immunization information; appraises and monitors immunization status of each student; maintains confidentiality. 8. Identifies students showing evidence of abuse and/or neglect and reports to the administration and proper law enforcement agencies as required by district policy and state law. 9. Requisitions, repairs, and replaces health supplies and equipment; oversees maintenance of a sanitary and safe environment in the health room; assists in maintaining order and discipline in the health room. 10. Participates in the development of objectives, standards, and procedures in the school health program and in planning, implementing, and evaluating health services to be provided in each school. OTHER JOB DUTIES 1. Performs intermittent catheterizations as needed. 2. Maintains professional competence through continuing education activities; maintains nursing license, ESA certification, and first aid and CPR certifications; keeps appraised of current legislation pertaining to School Nurse Practice; maintains membership in professional organizations; attends building staff meetings; participates in staff development training as assigned. 3. Performs related duties as assigned by the building principal and/or Coordinator of Health Services.

Other information:
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and School Nurse Certification; pediatric, community health nursing, health education, nurse practitioner, or school based nursing experience preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of basic first aid and health care practices and procedures, basic symptoms of communicable and other childhood diseases. Knowledge of basic principles of growth and development. Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding students in special education. Skill in identifying student health problems and ability to interpret these problems to parents and school staff. Ability to act as a liaison with health care professionals and community agencies. Ability to model healthful practices. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established guidelines, local, state, and federal laws. Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to physically transfer students according to proper procedures. Ability to monitor and control student behavior. Ability to understand and address students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural setting. Ability to participate as part of a team. Licenses/Special Requirements Washington State Registered Nurse license. Washington State ESA School Nurse certificate. First aid and CPR certificates prior to starting employment. Valid Washington State driver's license and access to personal transportation. Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to deal with distraught parents/students; may be exposed to infectious diseases; required to travel between schools; walks, runs, bends, and squats to attend to ill or injured students; lifts, carries, and positions ill and injured students. Job Locator Number: D40-29

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Tacoma School District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Lisa Nolan, 253-571-1252, lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, 253-571-1318, cerolin@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, 253-571-1191, ehogan1@tacoma.k12.wa.us; 504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1096; Secondary, Megan Nelson, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1003. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.

HRInfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1250