Start Date: Early August

Grade Level: K-12

Calendar: 200 Days

Hours: 8 Hours

License/Endorsement: Current Oregon Registered Nurse License

Note: Position is open until filled, with an early review of applications on April 27, 2018.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and monitor a district wide student health services program in compliance with state law, District policy and effective health practices. Additional responsibilities include delivery of direct nursing services to students and coordination of employee health services and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meets the standards consistent with the Oregon Nursing practice Act.

The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

Assist staff in identifying student medical needs at school, develop care plans for the students, delegate nursing tasks according to state nursing guidelines, and train staff to carry out these support services

Train staff in protocols for students with health conditions that may include the need for catheterization, shots, respiratory therapy, feeding tubes, etc.

Acts as a resource person for the district and schools in health-related matters

Assists in identification and observation of students to detect health needs

Establish appropriate screening tests and do referral and follow-up as necessary on students

Conduct and/or supervise school health screenings

Consults with Superintendent, Risk Manager, HR Director, parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters when appropriate

Follow up with students having chronic or numerous absences that may be health-related

Make referrals to health agencies as appropriate

Develop necessary information with regard to individual health problems of students and disseminate this information to those teachers and keep administration advised of these health concerns

By administrative or teacher request, conduct presentations and lessons to students or staff on health-related matters

Monitor any medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school

Advise on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases

Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools

Participate in health education and safety programs where it is appropriate

Review all student and staff accident forms, as requested by administration

Act as liaison agent to local, state and national health agencies

Assist the Administration in implementing District policies and rules, and school improvement efforts

Attends district meetings and serves on committees as requested

Maintains Registered Nurses License

Perform such other tasks as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.

Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.

Support students and staff in the district's career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.

Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree with current valid Oregon Registered Nurse License required

Ability to act as a resource person for the district and schools in health-related matters

Ability to be cognizant and informed of health problems and concerns of students and staff

Experience working with diverse groups.

Ability to submit recommendations that are necessary to better serve student health needs

Ability to teach/train staff on health protocols, medical administration, epi-pen administration, best practices, etc.

Ability to monitor and supervise that the necessary paperwork for tracking medical procedures, health protocols, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively

Effective organization skills

Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job

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.

Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting.

Crouching to work with younger students.

Possibly moderate to high noise level.

Frequent and prolonged talking/listening in conversations/meetings.

Requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception.

Requires handling and working with variety of materials and objects.

Work may occasionally involve lifting/carrying objects weighing 25-50 pounds.

Work may require lifting or assisting in lifting a student or physically restraining a student from harming self or others.

Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury or illness.

Possible exposure to bodily harm due to student behaviors.

Exposure to a variety of chemicals comprising instructional and art supplies and materials.

Primary Location District Office
Salary Range $39,476.00 - $76,408.00 / Annual Salary
Shift Type Full Time