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Kittitas School District - Kittitas, WA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The District Nurse at Kittitas School District is responsible for enhancing the safety and educational potential of students by carrying out necessary nursing procedures and interventions within the scope of practice for an RN in the school setting. This role involves providing support to district staff and ensuring compliance with health policies and procedures. The nurse will travel to various district sites to provide nursing services based on changes in student health conditions and staffing requirements. The position requires a commitment to student health and the ability to work collaboratively with parents and staff.
Responsibilities
- Meet the needs of changes in student health conditions and Health Services staffing levels.
- Identify and assess students with health conditions and assist with the development and delivery of health care plans for medically fragile students.
- Collect and contribute information for the creation and update of student care plans.
- Respond to specific student health care needs through personal nursing judgment.
- Manage and deliver routine and emergency care for medically fragile students as outlined in care plans.
- Provide care to all students as afforded by licensure and nursing scope of practice.
- Apply the process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation when providing care.
- Follow health care plans and perform procedures including administering medications, catheterizations, tube feedings, diabetes care management, and trach care.
- Consult with parents regarding the student's medical status.
- Promote self-care skills for medically fragile students and supervise self-care at school.
- Participate in data collection and reporting for projects and annual reports.
- Coordinate and participate in health screenings, such as vision and hearing.
- Monitor student immunization status.
- Complete billing for any qualifying nursing services rendered.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and 504 processes if requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Possess and maintain a current Washington State Driver's license and vehicle insurance.
- Ability to operate a computer and word processing software.
- Understanding of Nurse Practice Act and competence in general nursing practice.
- Experience working with children that are medically fragile or have health concerns.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Dedication to professional growth and development.
- Ability to organize work independently and effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Nice-to-haves
- School district, public health, and community health experience preferred.
- Commitment to the school health program and a desire to be a role model.
Benefits
- PSE Classified Employee Benefits
