School Nurse Washington

TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE QUALIFICATIONS:Valid Washington State RN LicenseBachelor of Science in Nursing.

Masters preferredWashington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification for school nurse, or ability to obtain such certification.Demonstrated successful interpersonal and written communication skills, including word processing skills.Ability to travel between buildings and provide own transportation.Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.Willingness to continue training and education, to learn the most current innovations and applications for nursing services.Be well versed on current emergency procedures.JOB GOAL: To provide a full range of school nurse services to children ages 0-21.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Evaluate and provide for the health needs of all students enrolled in the school district.

Assist district to provide a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.Conduct the following health care screenings: immunization status, vision, hearing, with necessary referral/follow up.Provide direct nursing services to students as needed.

This includes: supervision and/or administration of medications and specialized medical treatment; provide inservice and monitoring of such programs as needed; provide first aid in both routine and emergency situations.Maintain individual health records of students.

Complete county/state health reports as required.Provide classroom instruction and counseling to students on health-related topics (i.e.

growth & development, AIDS, hygiene, CPR, first aid, etc.).Organize and manage caseload of students with special health needs.

Maintain liaison with families, physicians, mental health professionals and other agencies.

Refer families for additional services as needed.Serve on the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in developing and implementing the health section of the Individual Education Program (IEP) for special services students.

Explain assessment results and provide recommendations in an understandable manner to staff and parents.

Attend parent conferences, staff meetings, MDT and IEP meetings as needed.Maintain and monitor Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) regarding current immunization standards and other health care issues.Adhere to professional practice per Washington State Standards of School Nursing Practice, Educator’s Code of Conduct, and school board policy.Complete other duties as assigned.Prepare and maintain 504 plans, medical and academic, for Gess Elementary and 504 medical plans district wide.Provide annual trainings for staff: Bloodborne pathogens, medication administration, life threatening conditions.