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Clover Park School District has multiple RN openings at various locations. This is a general posting to allow applicants to indicate interest in employment.
*Total Possible Salary Range: $66,101 - $124,606/yr
Contracted Days: 183
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN)
Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A. Class Title: B. Classification Level:
School Nurse Teacher Salary Schedule
C. Reports to: D. Working Title:
Building Administrator
II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the assigned building administrator, provides nursing skills and knowledge in the school environment to promote maximum health and facilitate the learning, social adjustment, and the emotional and physical well-being of students.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the physical, mental and environmental health of students; appraises health needs as they relate to the educational environment and cultural background in accordance with state and local statutes.
2. Recommends modification of school programs in accordance with the special needs of students.
3. Analyzes and discusses effect of student’s health on educational progress with parents, school personnel and community resources.
4. Coordinates and collaborates with school staff to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse.
5. Serves as liaison between the education and health communities by providing health counseling and guidance to students, staff and parents and by initiating necessary follow-up visits with private or community resources.
6. Contributes to planning of health education curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including the exceptional child and to integrate heal concepts into the total curriculum.
7. Participates in planning objectives, standards, implementation and evaluation of school health programs and services.
8. Assists the administrator in planning for the control of communicable diseases, first aid in acute illness or injury and for safety and sanitation in the school.
9. Utilizes student contacts to teach positive health concepts and attitudes.
10. Participates in professional organizations and training programs to maintain current skills. Provides training for health paraeducators, volunteers and students in selected health services.
11. Provides related duties as assigned.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education and Experience
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.
2. Experience working with school age children in a health office or school setting.
B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of principals of nursing, medical terminology, aseptic/sterile techniques
and infectious disease control.
2. Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social and disease
entities.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students, parents, staff,
administration, volunteers and the public in a diverse environment.
4. Ability to organize own work, lead under pressure, adjust to varied and new
situations, demands and health issues.
5. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
6. Ability to lift 40 pounds and push/pull 60 pounds.
7. Ability to use instructional skills and principles of learning when presenting
educational materials to students, parents and staff.
C. Certification and Licenses
1. Washington State ESA Certification with school nurse endorsement.
2. Fingerprinting and background check.
3. First aid and CPR Card.
V. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s degree in pediatric nursing or related field.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular elementary or secondary school building. Ability to walk, sit, stand, crouch, and reach requiring ordinary physical effort; use of fingers and hands; ability to tolerate loud noises; lift 40 pounds and push/pull 60 pounds are all required.
FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: CPEA
JOB CLASS: School Nurse WORK YEAR: 183
*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:
Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days
District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days
Event Responsibility - 1 day
Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154
Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
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