Registered Nurse Pool (23/24 School Year) - Student Services Department

Position Summary

Eugene School District 4J is accepting applications for Registered Nurses for the purpose of establishing an on-going pool of candidates. Qualified candidates will be contacted by 4J for interviews/screening as needed.
These positions work on the 194 day work schedule (194 days per School Year). The above salary references the 2023/24 1.0 FTE salary.
In order to support students and families, the essential functions of this position will require physical presence in the workplace. All public health protocols will be followed.
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct health-related activities for the school health services program, provide staff training and provide services to students.
Essential Functions

• In accordance with the standards of school nursing practice and Oregon nurse practice act, implement appropriate use of the nursing process to plan and provide individualized nursing care in the school community, including nursing delegation to identified staff and training for an anticipated emergency.
• Collaborate and provide in-service for staff regarding health-related instruction or issues.
• Manage delivery of school health services in the school setting, including health screenings, communicable disease control, IEP/504 participation as needed and health education.
• Evaluate, stock, and maintain individual school health rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Consults with special education personnel regarding the nursing needs of students with special health problems to facilitate their school placement.
• Develops Health Management Plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
• Facilitates communication between the medical community and the school regarding students.
• Coordinates district compliance with Oregon immunization law.
• Attain and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical competency, including appropriate technology and delivery of health services.
• Collaborate in the development and improvement of quality nursing practice.
• Maintains professional skills and expertise by participating in workshops and other continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborates with district leadership as required in the Comprehensive Communicable Disease Management Plan to respond to outbreaks of communicable disease.
• Adhere to the rules and procedures of the licensing agency.
• Follow essential safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of applicable laws and nursing practice regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and listens effectively to students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates organization, leadership, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel between school and community sites. (District vehicle or reimbursement for mileage will be provided.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships and work in collaboration with supervisors, other staff, outside agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to become proficient navigating in internal and external data systems, including data entry and report production pertinent to delivery of school health services.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.

• Minimum experience: one year within the last five years working as an RN preferred.

Additional Information

Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:

• Copy of Educational License(s)
• Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
• Test results if applicable. (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position’s benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.