District Nurse - Oregon Public Schools : Job Details

Job Title: District NurseCategory: Certified/Licensed Student Support SpecialistsDistrict NurseStudent Support Services Office195 Contract days, Permanent Contract1.0 FTEApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.comQualifications: Appropriate State of Oregon License and current First Aid Card.Compensation: Salary and Stipends are prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.2025-2026 Annual Salary Range $51,120 - $106,235 (195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,907 for the 2025-2026 School Year.As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.POSITION SUMMARY: The District Nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students, participating in the identification and assisting in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning in individual students, and promoting the health and well-being of students in classrooms with assigned classroom nurses. Provides district staff with guidance, training, and education in dealing effectively and safely with medically involved students, who may require a health protocol/plan and/or requires delegated health care to access and benefit from the education setting. Assists schools in identifying appropriate resources and guidelines in providing health services for all students if/when Multnomah Education Service District School Health Services Nursing is unavailable. Develops, trains, delegates and monitors medical protocols for individual students to ensure continuity of medical care and safety.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training, Experience, Licensure and CertificationLicense and evidence of insurabilityCurrent First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.Oregon State Board of Nursing Licensure with capacity to earn a TSPC School Nurse license within one year of hire, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from accredited four year college or universityPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSpanish language skills preferredCompetence with basic computer programs including Word, Excel, Google, Internet Browsers, web-site communications and common database applications.Competence in all nursing skills and procedures for individuals commonly found in community based, non-health care facilities, including but not limited to diabetic management, gastrostomy tube feeding, suctioning, oxygen administration, clean intermittent catheterization, postural drainage, medication management including intramuscular injection of medication.Strong verbal and written English communication skills.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESUses the nursing process to assess the health and medical needs of students with severe health issues and students with severe health needs for the purpose of developing, implementing and evaluating the student's in-school health care plan.Assists in the identification of physical disorders and other factors affecting the learning process, communicating with the primary care provider, and contributing to significant information in order to modify the student's individualized education/health care plan.Interprets the health assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the student for the purpose of serving as an advocate for student's identified health difficulties and concerns.Designs health management plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs and implementing health care directions from health care providers, in the school setting.Collaborates with parents, health care providers, and/or other agencies, and the student for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements to ensure the continuity of health care are provided.Develops individual protocols/plans and procedures for specific students, whether identified with a disability or not, who require medical or health interventions including emergency guidelines.Prepares a wide variety of written materials and documentation, including but not limited to reports to supervisor as requested, student health outcomes, health assessments, health plans, medication administration logs, health status summaries, Medicaid billing and forms, and other necessary correspondence.Presents information at and participates on school IEP/IFSP and 504 teams.Communicates with identified students' medical care providers and specialists to determine appropriate health care needs while the students attend school.Acts as resource to districts' existing school health assistants and other staff.Trains school personnel and delegates as indicated on medical protocols/plans for identified medically fragile students.Trains, monitors and appropriately documents delegated school personnel in the performance of specialized physical health care procedures, when appropriate on an ongoing basis and annually, at a minimum, for accuracy and safety of performing duties. Procedures include, but are not limited to G-tube feeding, tracheotomy suctioning, and catheterizations.Assesses students' health conditions for any changes in their health status and to determine if identified health needs are appropriately met.Keeps and maintains a computerized database using an established District format.Networks with community agencies, care providers, and parents regarding individual student health needs and school concerns and refers parents to outside medical providers as appropriate.Acts as a resource for administration as new state and federal legislation regarding student health needs is enacted.Guides the district in the development of appropriate policies and or procedures to reflect any new or revised state and federal legislation changes.Performs services in accordance with District policies and procedures, state law, and within the scope and practice of one's licensure. (Oregon Nurse Practice Act and Oregon Administrative Rules).Recognizes each classroom and one-to-one assigned nurse's licensure and experience and provides appropriate clinical guidance and direction, mentoring and non-evaluative supervision.Develops a process for coverage of classroom and one-to-one nurse absences and may assist in classrooms as necessary.Assists the District in planning and implementing plans to meet immediate, unusual needs such as pandemics or natural disasters.Collaborates with school nurses in the communication and a continuum of health services and to ensure effective Multnomah County health department supports are available to all students as needs arise.Provides in-service opportunities for school personnel regarding relevant health issues, such as, CPR, medication administration, life-threatening allergy emergencies as requested.Travel requirements include traveling between multiple school sites and to make home visits as necessary.Regular and ongoing Medicaid billing and monitoring of delegated health care billing.Maintains and submits reports to supervisor related to district nursing services and program.Attends workshops, staff development classes and meetings, seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Executive Director.Prompt and regular attendance.Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to:Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of timeTalk and hear conversationsUse precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboardingReach for and handle objectsUse close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusRegularly focus on a computer screenBending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasionWORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followedMaintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operationsDress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work settingExercising prudent judgmentWork independently in the performance of routine dutiesFollow all District policies and work proceduresUtilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the positionParticipate in required meetings and trainings related to the positionCultivate and model a respectful working and learning environmentNote: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.