SCHOOL NURSE-RN--Part time 

Innovation is seeking an exceptional School Nurse who wants to be part of creating an excellent school atmosphere. This position requires a self-motivated, collaborative professional who has proven ability to successfully work with diverse stakeholders and effectively manage student health needs. We are looking for a school nurse who is committed to working with children and families, and dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment where our students can thrive. This person will thrive in a demanding and team-oriented culture. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement, manage, and in some cases, deliver school health services. The school nurse reports to the Principal who partners with the nurse in overseeing school health services.

• Provide mandated annual staff health training for the purpose of meeting health and safety needs of children and ensuring compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Assess and plan for the health care needs of students with acute and chronic health conditions, write care plans in collaboration with school staff, parents/guardians, Health Care Providers (HCP), and appropriate school staff

• Provide consultant services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control (including Covid-19), Immunization compliance for the purpose of meeting legal requirements and school health and safety .

• Asses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of school nurse practice; initiate referrals for further diagnosis & treatment of identified health needs and provides follow-up; communicate health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent

• Delegate and supervise health procedures and medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel staff and ensure compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Coordinate and implements health screenings mandated by law, including referral and follow-up for the purpose of supporting student academic achievement and well-being.

• May provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serves as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family and health community for the purpose of supporting student social and emotional well-being.

• Perform professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned, including emergency services when on site.

• Serve as a resource for health education to classroom teachers as time allows.

• 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.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor

Relationship Management

• Establish, develop, and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.

Implement, manage, and in some cases, deliver school health services. The school nurse reports to the Principal who partners with the nurse in overseeing school health services.

• Provide mandated annual staff health training for the purpose of meeting health and safety needs of children and ensuring compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Assess and plan for the health care needs of students with acute and chronic health conditions, write care plans in collaboration with school staff, parents/guardians, Health Care Providers (HCP), and appropriate school staff

• Provide consultant services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control (including Covid-19), Immunization compliance for the purpose of meeting legal requirements and school health and safety .

• Asses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of school nurse practice; initiate referrals for further diagnosis & treatment of identified health needs and provides follow-up; communicate health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent

• Delegate and supervise health procedures and medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel staff and ensure compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Coordinate and implements health screenings mandated by law, including referral and follow-up for the purpose of supporting student academic achievement and well-being.

• May provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serves as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family and health community for the purpose of supporting student social and emotional well-being.

• Perform professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned, including emergency services when on site.

• Serve as a resource for health education to classroom teachers as time allows.

• 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.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor

Relationship Management

• Establish, develop, and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State registered nurse (RN) license required

• CPR/first aid certification required

• Meet health clearance, and pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code.

• Self motivated with excellent times management and prioritization skills

• Detail oriented and a team player

• Ability to respond to and handle emergency situations in a calm, professional, and effective manner. 

• Ability to work with students who have a wide range of abilities, behaviors, and medical conditions. 

• Demonstrated skill in appropriate lifting procedures. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse experience in public or private schools preferred

• Proficiency in Google platform.