JOB
Regional School Nurse:
Reporting directly to the Health Services Director, the Regional School Nurse implements, manages and delivers school health services to school districts and /or agencies. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.
School District LPN:
Under the direction of the Regional School Nurse, the School District LPN implements, manages and delivers school health services to schools districts and /or agencies. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.
Salary:
LPN: $32.89 per hour
RN: $$42.59 per hour
Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:
We are building a substitute pool for School Nurses - RN or LPN. Substitutes are on-call, as needed. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Functions:
Regional School Nurse
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Assess the critical health needs of students in schools, i.e., review Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for students with life threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments.
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Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
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Assess the physical and emotional health of students within the scope of the Regional School Nurse practice; initiate referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs; and communicate health concerns that impact learning to staff.
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Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up.
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Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
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Provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serve as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health community.
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Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services.
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Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher.
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Consult and collaborate with staff, parents and other professionals to assess student health status and make recommendations that are consistent with the individualized education plan.
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Collect health care services data.
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May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.
School District LPN
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Assist in Regional School Nurse in performing nursing assessments.
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Within LPN scope of practice and in accordance with district policies and procedures, provide nursing care to students.
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Implement student health care plans and emergency plans as directed by the Regional School Nurse.
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Collaborate and consult with the Regional School Nurse and other staff to identify and address school safety and environmental health needs.
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Maintain accurate records pertaining to medication and treatment administration, immunizations, screening results and injury records.
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Serve as an advocate for the health rights of students as a profession liaison between the school, family and health community.
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Collaborate with the RSN to coordinate and implement mandated health screenings.
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Collect health care services data.
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Participate in health-promoting and prevention efforts.
Other Functions:
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Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
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Exposed to diseases carried by students, exposed to student noise levels.
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Travel to school buildings and districts to provide services.
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Ability to physically move and/or lift equipment varying in weight up to 35 lb.
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Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
Employment Requirements:
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Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
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Proof of immunization/disease including MMR/Td/Hepatitis B/Varicella.
