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Monroe School District

Substitute-Classified Nurse (Pool for 24-25 SY)

Monroe School District, Monroe, WA, United States


Benefits Offered:* Sick leave •Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefit: •Annuities (403(b), Roth) Upon completion of 630 work hours: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance programCLASSIFICATION: ClassifiedTITLE: Substitute Registered NurseREPORTS TO: Chief Student Services OfficerPOSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, this position will assist in the planning and implementation of school health programs; evaluate the health status of students and the health service program; provide instruction to staff, students, and parents in health practices, child care, and other related subjects; serve as a resource for student health management strategies; monitors student health care plans and performs other related functions as required.Experience and Education:* Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) certification required* Prefer experience in adolescent, pediatric or school nursing* Prior successful work record with evidence of a positive work ethic* Such qualifications as the Board may find acceptableSpecial Requirements:* Valid First Aid/CPR card* Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance* I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act* HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)* Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)Knowledge of, Skills and Abilities:* Ability to work with a wide variety of adults and students* Health assessment methods and practices* Social and health service agencies in the local area* Social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of students* Communicable diseases and control and reporting requirements* Manage daily operation of a school health room* Assist students in effectively dealing with health issues* Effectively work with staff, parents, and health care providers in resolving student health problems and concerns* Communicate effectively in oral and written form* Assist in promoting student wellness* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a teamPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES* Initiate, manage, develop and assess individual student health plans and emergency care plans* Provide staff training to ensure delivery of safe and supportive student health care* Delegate some health care tasks to non-licensed employees in compliance with all delegation, training and supervision requirements* Provide a continuum of health care services for select students* Coordinate delivery of health services with building principal* Conduct vision/hearing/scoliosis screenings and monitor referral process* Ensure compliance with state regulations for student immunizations* Teach self-care skills to students and assist in modifying the environment to promote self-care* Provide leadership in identifying safety needs of chronically ill and medically fragile students* Participate in health-promoting prevention/intervention efforts* Communicate with staff regarding student health* Provide information and data to individual students and staff concerning health education, nutrition, health risk behaviors and social and communicable disease* Assist in the monitoring of the health service portion of individual education plans for students with specialized needs* Assist in the implementation of procedures to provide for health service practices* Establish, maintain, and monitor a variety of files and records pertaining to student services, treatment administration, screening results, and injury reports* Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices* Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, neglect, harassment, intimidation,bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.* Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement* Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information* Maintain regular punctual attendancePHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employeemay encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that thisposition classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:* Use of a personal computer for extended periods of time* Use of a telephone and other office equipment* Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception* Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills* Exert 10 to 20 pounds of force on a frequent basis* Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects* Attend off site trainings and workshops as deemed necessary* Work is conducted in a shared, open, office environment with consideration toward equipment noise, confidentiality, voice volume* This position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time; walking forshort distances and running on occasion* Some lifting of students up to 150 pounds may be required on occasion* The job is performed with the majority of time spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day may be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfacesReasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONSThis position is part of Registered Nurse and is represented by Public School Employees ofMonroe collective bargaining unit. The position of registered nurse will work a schedule incoordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by thecurrent salary schedule. Employee is required to complete all mandatory district trainings byspecified deadlines.EVALUATION PROCEDURESPerformance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.Created: June 2017