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Registered Nurse (RN) Pool 2021-22

Employer
Eugene School District 4J
Location
Eugene, OR, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, School Nurse
Position Summary

Eugene School District 4J is accepting applications for Registered Nurses for the purpose of establishing an on-going pool of candidates. Qualified candidates will be contacted by 4J for interviews/screening as needed.

These positions work on the 194 day work schedule (194 days per school year). The above salary references the 2022/23 1.0 FTE salary.

In order to support students and families, the essential functions of this position will require physical presence in the workplace. All public health protocols will be followed.

Gov. Kate Brown has directed that Oregon will implement a legal requirement that all public and private school teachers, staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct health-related activities for the school health services program, provide staff training and provide services to students.

Essential Functions
  1. In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and Oregon nurse practice act, implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation to identified staff and training for an anticipated emergency.
  2. Collaborate and provide in-service for staff regarding health-related instruction or issues.
  3. Manage delivery of school health services in the school setting, including health screenings, communicable disease control, IEP/504 particiaption as needed and health education.
  4. Evaluate, stock, and maintain individual school health rooms with appropriate supplies.
  5. Consults with special education personnel regarding the nursing needs of students with special health problems to facilitate their school placement.
  6. Develops Health Management Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
  7. Facilitates communication between the medical community and the school regarding students.
  8. Coordinates district compliance with Oregon immunization law.
  9. Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency, including appropriate technology and delivery of health services.
  10. Collaborate in the development and improvement of quality nursing practice.
  11. Maintains professional skills and expertise by participating in workshops and other continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
  12. Collaborates with district leadership as required in the Comprehensive Communicable Disease Management Plan to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease.
  13. Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency.
  14. Follow essential safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
  15. Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
  16. Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  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 skills.
  4. Ability to travel between school and community sites. (District vehicle or reimbursement for mileage will be provided.)
  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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.

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

Additional Information

Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
  • Copy of Educational License(s)
  • Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
  • Test results if applicable. (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)

Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.

Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.

For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.

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