Part Time School Nurse

PRIDE Schools, Spokane, Washington - 2024/2025 School Year

Looking for part time school nurse.

Competitive pay at $30-43 per hour.

• Job Description

SCHOOL NURSE-RN--Part time

Innovation is seeking an exceptional School Nurse who wants to be part of creating an excellent school atmosphere. This position requires a self-motivated, collaborative professional who has proven ability to successfully work with diverse stakeholders and effectively manage student health needs. We are looking for a school nurse who is committed to working with children and families, and dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment where our students can thrive. This person will thrive in a demanding and team-oriented culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement, manage, and in some cases, deliver school health services. The school nurse reports to the Principal who partners with the nurse in overseeing school health services.

• Provide mandated annual staff health training for the purpose of meeting health and safety needs of children and ensuring compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Assess and plan for the health care needs of students with acute and chronic health conditions, write care plans in collaboration with school staff, parents/guardians, Health Care Providers (HCP), and appropriate school staff

• Provide consultant services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control (including Covid-19), Immunization compliance for the purpose of meeting legal requirements and school health and safety .

• Asses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of school nurse practice; initiate referrals for further diagnosis & treatment of identified health needs and provides follow-up; communicate health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent

• Delegate and supervise health procedures and medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel staff and ensure compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Coordinate and implements health screenings mandated by law, including referral and follow-up for the purpose of supporting student academic achievement and well-being.

• May provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serves as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family and health community for the purpose of supporting student social and emotional well-being.

• Perform professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned, including emergency services when on site.

• Serve as a resource for health education to classroom teachers as time allows.

• Cooperate with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.

• Participate in appropriate data collection as related to health care services.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor

Relationship Management

• Establish, develop, and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State registered nurse (RN) license required

• CPR/first aid certification required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

• Meet health clearance, and pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code.

• Self motivated with excellent times management and prioritization skills

• Detail oriented and a team player

• Ability to respond to and handle emergency situations in a calm, professional, and effective manner.

• Ability to work with students who have a wide range of abilities, behaviors, and medical conditions.

• Demonstrated skill in appropriate lifting procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse experience in public or private schools preferred

• Proficiency in Google platform.

JOB TYPE: Part Time, 15 hours per week

SALARY: $32 - 43 per hour DOE, compensation is competitive with local school districts

HOLIDAYS: Paid holidays are outlined in the work calendar presented at the time of hiring.

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.

A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

PRIDE Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Suzette Wilson, suzette@prideschools.org, 509-309-7692

Title IX Coordinator: Hunter Wert, hunter@prideschools.org, 509-309-7680 ext. 2006

Section 504 Coordinator: Jesse Dhillon, jessed@prideschools.org, 509-309-7680 ext. 1008 and Aimee Cocco, aimee@prideschools.org, 509-309-7680 ext. 2005

Address: 811 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

Innovation does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. They also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

District employees designated to handle complaints and questions regarding discrimination can be found on our website or in the school's main office

District Address: 811 E. Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202

District Telephone Number: 509.309.7680

Key Responsibilities

Implement, manage, and in some cases, deliver school health services. The school nurse reports to the Principal who partners with the nurse in overseeing school health services.

• Provide mandated annual staff health training for the purpose of meeting health and safety needs of children and ensuring compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Assess and plan for the health care needs of students with acute and chronic health conditions, write care plans in collaboration with school staff, parents/guardians, Health Care Providers (HCP), and appropriate school staff

• Provide consultant services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control (including Covid-19), Immunization compliance for the purpose of meeting legal requirements and school health and safety .

• Asses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of school nurse practice; initiate referrals for further diagnosis & treatment of identified health needs and provides follow-up; communicate health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent

• Delegate and supervise health procedures and medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel staff and ensure compliance with established regulation and program standards.

• Coordinate and implements health screenings mandated by law, including referral and follow-up for the purpose of supporting student academic achievement and well-being.

• May provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serves as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family and health community for the purpose of supporting student social and emotional well-being.

• Perform professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned, including emergency services when on site.

• Serve as a resource for health education to classroom teachers as time allows.

• Cooperate with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.

• Participate in appropriate data collection as related to health care services.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor

Relationship Management

• Establish, develop, and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.

Key Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State registered nurse (RN) license required

• CPR/first aid certification required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

• Meet health clearance, and pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code.

• Self motivated with excellent times management and prioritization skills

• Detail oriented and a team player

• Ability to respond to and handle emergency situations in a calm, professional, and effective manner.

• Ability to work with students who have a wide range of abilities, behaviors, and medical conditions.

• Demonstrated skill in appropriate lifting procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse experience in public or private schools preferred

• Proficiency in Google platform.

Terms of employment:

Terms of work to be discussed during the hiring process through the end of the year with the possibility of continuing next school year.

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