Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.  

 

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.  

 

Job Summary: This position is designed to promote and maintain the health and well-being of students in the classroom setting to enable them to take full advantage of available educational opportunities. In addition, this position will assist the classroom teacher in meeting the physical and health care needs for medically fragile and special needs students during the school day. 1:1 nursing care to students within the Northshore School District.

 

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required.  Training will be provided upon hire.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.  Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school.

  1. Provides the necessary medical and nursing care for assigned student and to work closely with classroom teacher(s) to adapt work/homework/materials to support student learning and comprehension.
  1. Expected to be an active participant in assigned student’s school day, accompany the student on school-based activities or potential field trips held within the school day assignment, and maintain medical equipment and supplies at school for the student as needed.
  1. Collaborates with the classroom teacher and building school nurse regarding implementation of 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans, Individual Health Care Plans, Emergency Care Plans, and emergency evacuation procedures.
  1. In the event the assigned student will not be attending a full school day, this position may be expected to perform other duties consistent with the assignment.
  1. Establish a plan of communication between the building school nurse, parents, and medical provider.
  1. Maintain an accurate health record on the assigned student. Document health related activities and treatments as appropriate.
  1. May be required to ride the school bus with students or attend field trips occurring during school hours.
  1. Other duties as assigned in collaboration with the nursing supervisor.
  1. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delegate and monitor health care tasks that can be conducted by or delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) according to district policy, the state nurse practice act and using professional judgment as a licensed registered nurse.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the School Principal and Supervisor of Nursing Services.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working as a registered nurse can be a physically demanding job with frequent interruptions. The degree of physical activity may vary depending on the student population and building environment. Registered nurses may spend their workday on their feet, standing, and walking or sitting. Registered nurses may also need to be able to perform tasks that require bending, stretching, and lifting, or adjusting medical equipment. Fine motor dexterity requirements may be necessary for medication administration and injections, putting on gloves, performing medical procedures, work with computerized records, and complete paperwork. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to communicable disease and bodily secretions.

 

Education and Experience

Current Washington State licensure as a Registered Nurse

 

Current certification in first aid and CPR; Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.

 

Pediatric, adolescent, or school nursing experience preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read, write, and communicate, effectively. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English; ability to independently perform a health assessment; perform clean intermittent catheterization; provide gastrostomy tube feedings, deep tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy, and respiratory care; ability to operate a computer and learn specific software programs used to chart medical information in a school setting; ability to read, write, speak, communicate, and compute effectively; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; ability to organize and set priorities; ability to exercise independent judgment, remain flexible, and work effectively under pressure; ability to maintain confidential information and records; ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner; ability to supervise others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

 

Salary: Salary is based upon the current ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement. Rate of pay will be in accordance with the current ESP salary schedule (Level III). FLSA Non-Exempt.

 

Work Year: Hours and days vary.

 

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.  Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

 

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