JOB ID 819: SCHOOL NURSE (4)

Position Type :

Classified / SCHOOL NURSE

Date Posted : 1 / 19 / 2023

1 / 19 / 2023

Location : DISTRICT WIDE

DISTRICT WIDE

Date Available : WHEN FILLED

WHEN FILLED

Closing Date :

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Contract Details : The Granite Falls School District is in need of four (4) school nurses to support students at four locations across the district.

Contracts are continuing and 180-days per year. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option. Any anticipated overtime requires prior approval and this position does not accrue comp-time.

Position : 12-02 NURSE - RN

Work Location : Will vary based on need, could be GF high school or middle school, Monte Cristo or Mountain Way elementary schools.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Work Hours : 8 hours per day, schedule will vary by location

Wage / Step Zero : $33.25 without degree and $33.75 with degree.

School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) :

Department of Retirement (DRS) : SRS plans 2 or 3

Salary Schedules :

Select : 2022-2023 PSE Salary Schedule for Classified Staff

Granite Falls School District Job Description : SCHOOL NURSE

GENERAL SUMMARY Provide a wide range of health related services for the school community including health education, health intervention, and promotion of a health environment;

implement a health program that will respond to each student's unique developmental health needs, contribute to a safe and healthy school environment, ensure that health needs are recognized and planned for in the total school program, and meet state and federal health- related requirements.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS To effectively perform the essential functions of any position with the District, regular attendance is required and expected.

Typical duties for the school nurse may include :

• Implement and may develop systems for establishing and maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records for all students consistent with school policies, administrative direction, and state and federal requirements.
• Develops and supervises initial and follow-up hearing and vision screening procedures.
• Implements systems and procedures for compliance with the state immunization requirements.
• Provides examinations and evaluations when services are requested and makes appropriate referrals.
• Acts as liaison with the medical community.
• Serves as a professional resource and consultant in cooperation with district administration for identifying, evaluating, and providing services for all students.
• Works with health care professionals and school personnel to provide appropriate educational services.
• Instructs and supervises school personnel on the delivery of prescribed services.
• Works in collaboration with the special education department to arrange for home-hospital tutoring for designated students.
• Observes students in the classroom on an as-needed basis.
• Assists with the development of systems and procedures for the acquisition, management, and inventory of health equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Acts as resource person for school secretaries and / or office personnel who are responsible for emergency first- aid treatment.
• Makes home visits when health problems indicate a need to communicate with parents in the home setting.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health services on an alternating schedule with second nurse.
• Oversee all aspects of health room attendant responsibilities. Acts as a resource for health room attendants.
• Participates in staffing for students as part of the building team.
• Maximize student learning potential in a safe and healthful environment
• Accurately record services rendered, interpret and explain records, reports activates, healthcare plans accommodations and medical interventions.
• Identify all health related barriers to learning, i.e. at risk behaviors, financial, cultural, and economical.
• Identify health and community resources and coordinate / facilitate services for students and staff.
• Coordinate community health educators for classroom presentations or schoolwide assemblies.
• Teach self-care skills to students and assist in modifying the environment to promote self-care.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Director of Student Services

• MENTAL DEMANDS Requires above average ability reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills; requires knowledge and understanding of laws and policies related to nursing in Washington State schools;
• requires ability to interpret and implement written instructions and accurately complete written reports, records, etc.;
• may experience frequent interruptions; requires adaptability and flexibility to work with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities and / or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities;
• requires patience and understanding when working under stressful situations and when working with students with special needs;
• may be required to calm distraught, angry or hostile students; requires cooperation and ability to work as a team member;

requires efficient, adept organizational and time management skills.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires mobility (standing, walking, etc.); requires twisting upper torso and neck and slight bending forward without restrictions;
• occasional bending at waist to ground; requires good visual and hearing ability; exposure to infectious diseases carried by students;
• exposure to bodily fluids of any nature; exposure to student noise levels; may be required to lift and position students and assist with personal hygiene / toileting;
• may require prolonged standing, sitting, bending (stooping); may require restraining out of control students; may require assisting students with physical activities;

requires mobility throughout district by motor vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience - BS in Nursing; Valid Washington State license as a registered nurse (RN);

experience in the school environment is desirable.

Licenses / Special Requirements - Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required); proof of ability to work in the United States;

valid Washington State driver's license, current CPR & first aid cards and HIV / AIDS training.

CONDITIONS The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.