Registered Nurse (RN) - School RN
Oregon Public Schools
Elmira, OR

School Nurse - District Nurse

Job Title: School Nurse - District Nurse Category: District Nurse Fern Ridge School District is accepting applications for a district nurse position. This position may be a contracted position at an agreed upon hourly rate, for somewhere between 150 - 250 hours a year, or a direct hire from anywhere between .25 and 1.0 FTE depending on current district needs, and desires/skills of the applicant. Contact the district with questions or for more information. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities: ~ Establish and maintain nursing and school health records for students in accordance with state statute, rule, or practice. ~ Plan and implement health screenings. ~ Assess student health needs, including the preparation of routine and emergency student health protocols. ~ Delegate/assign, train, and monitor school staff or volunteers in identifying nursing tasks to meet the health needs of students. ~ Work closely with support staff, secretaries, and health clerks on immunization compliance and completion of school health records, according to FERPA and HIPPA standards. ~ Assist in the control of communicable diseases, including training to staff and students. ~ Serve as a member of IEP or CARE Teams as requested to assist in meeting the health needs of special education or Section 504 eligible students. ~ Act as a liaison between schools, medical providers, and families as needed in order ot make recommendations regarding the nature, scope, and intensity of services to be provided in the school setting. ~ Act as a liaison between district and local/state health and safety organizations and maintain knowledge of community resources. Application Process: * Please be prepared to upload the following documents into Frontline: * Letter of Application * Completed Application Form * Current Resume' * Copy of College Transcripts * Three (3) Letters of Recommendation * Copy of Nursing License Closing Date: Open Until Filled Starting Date: TBD Hiring Details: Position is open until filled. Start Date: TBD An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Fern Ridge School District 28J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law. If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact Human Resources at 541-935-2253 Ext 1203. Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions. Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission. Contact Information: Fern Ridge School District 28J Human Resources Department 88834 Territorial Road Elmira, OR 97437 Website: www.fernridge.k12.or.us Phone: 541-935-2253 Ext. 1203 E-Mail: [email protected] Fern Ridge School District Is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran's Preference Employer. For Veteran's Preference, contact the district office for information on required documentation.