Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Oregon Public Schools
Springfield, OR

2024-2025 Direct Care Registered Nurse - Full-Time - 8.0 hpd.- Health Services

Springfield Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Direct Care Registered Nurse. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the Health Services Administrator as positions are identified. About the District Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the east of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have over 10,000 students, 1,446 staff members including 645 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes that student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support every student, every day throughout their K-12 education. From the time a student is greeted by the bus driver in the morning to the last bell in the afternoon, Springfield Public Schools is committed to meeting the needs of each child. About the Position To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student a Graduate Prepared for a Bright and Successful Future: A belief that every student can and will learn; The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement; The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments; A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and experience with K-12 aged students; Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position; Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, student and community populations. Minimum Qualifications Oregon Registered Nurse License; First Aid and CPR certificate; Oregon Driver's License; Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity. Qualifications Desired Bachelor of Science Degree, Preferred; School Nurse or Public Health experience; Knowledgeable about community, social and health service agencies; Knowledgeable with email (MS Outlook), Microsoft Word and online databases; Experience working with children and families; Good written and verbal communication skills; Independent worker, team player, positive, flexible, willing learner; Ability to multi-task; Spanish speaking a plus. Salary Range: $45,648 - $95,320 based on education & experience plus a generous benefits package https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/Page/3298 . Salary will be pro-rated based on hire date with the District. To apply, please submit your application materials through the district's TalentEd Recruit & Hire website. Visit www.springfield.k12.or.us http://www.springfield.k12.or.us/ and click on the "Join Our Team" link. Locate the Licensed Position Postings button and click on the link, which takes you to TalentEd Recruit & Hire. If you need assistance completing an application or need an alternate format, please contact the District Human Resources Department at (541) 726-3203. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application includes the following: Cover letter Resume At least three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on your skills, abilities, and/or preparation for the position Upon offer of employment, applicants must provide Human Resources with a complete set of official transcripts An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Springfield Public Schools 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 required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203. It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: 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 OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. 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 applicants 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. For more information, contact Springfield Public Schools at: 640 A Street • Springfield • OR 97477 • Phone: 541-726-3203 • FAX: 541-726-3315