This is a 6.5 hour Registered Nurse position 

POSITION: Registered Nurse 

LOCATION:  Ellensburg School District 

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director of Student Services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Provides professional nursing services including nursing assessments, identification of health problems, development of student health care plans, referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommendations for educational modifications, follow-ups and evaluations in accordance with District policy, professional standards of practice and health care provider orders.
• Assesses students referred for illness or injury and provide first aid for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Responsible to facilitate Learn to Return Testing Program.   Will organize and facilitate testing services for students, athletes and ESD staff using COVID-19 RAPID or PCR testing, as well as complete data reporting to Washington State.
• Administers mandated screening (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, etc.), and makes referrals as needed for follow up care.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.

• Maintains effective communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Orders supplies and materials as needed for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Dispenses medications and/or trains other school employees to dispense medications in accordance with established State laws and District procedures.

• Provides health information and counseling for students, parents and staff.
• Implements a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
• Manages school health records in accordance with district policy and procedure and state law; and assists in the preparation and submittal of reports for the Superintendent and State Agencies as needed.
• Provides health related classroom instruction as needed.
• Initiates contacts with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs, and writes the health component of the Individual Education Plan as needed.
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
• Participates as an active member of the school community, promoting health and wellness.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the ESA Certified School Nurse and/or the Director of Special Services.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; pediatric and family nursing practices; community health concepts; and pertinent policies, codes, regulations and/or laws.
• Possess skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including adhering to safety practices; administrating first aid; safely handling hazardous materials/waste; operating equipment used in clinical setting; operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate and/or classify data; communicate both orally and written in an effective manner; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups in an effective manner; independently problem solve, analyze issues, interpret guidelines and create effective action plans; adapt to changing work priorities, maintain confidentiality and work as a member of a team in an effective manner.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington and hold an unrestricted license.
• Applications from LPN’s with experience to be considered
• Community Health or School Nurse experience preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR Card.

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Ellensburg School District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  The statement contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, or equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.