District Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

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Greater Albany Public Schools Classification: Licensed

Location: District wide

Shift: 07:00-15:30 (or as assigned) or as per district needs

Salary Level: Per negotiated agreement

Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/District Nurse Supervisor

Work Calendar: 191 days

Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) mission is “Building Bridges to Lifelong Learning and Brighter Futures.” We strive to realize that mission for every child and adult, every day. Because of our commitment to that mission, GAPS is a great place to work and live. An easy drive to Eugene, Corvallis, and Salem, and less than ninety minutes from Portland, Albany offers a small town quality feel near urban amenities, magnificent natural resources, and the state's two major public universities (University of Oregon and Oregon State University).

Residents enjoy easy access to the pacific coastline beaches, hiking and biking trails along the coastal mountain range, snowboard and skiing opportunities in the mountains to our east, and in its backyard the natural splendor of the Willamette Valley with its roving hills. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described.

Position

Description:

The District Nurse assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, training, delegation and/or referral activities for students in the school district. The District Nurse serves as a direct link among physicians, families, and community agencies to assure access and continuity of health care for students. The District Nurse provides relevant instruction, counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff concerning health related issues.

The District Nurse also works cooperatively with local health care providers to support health services to students and schools.

• Student Support and Advocacy: Creates, reviews, and facilitates the implementation of health care protocols for students.
• Trains school personnel to provide nursing tasks and delegate nursing care per criteria in the Nurse Practice Act and according to the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) and Oregon Health Association (OHA).
• Provides nursing assessment of ill and injured students and implements interventions as needed in accordance with state and district policies and procedures. Accompanies a sick or injured student to his or her home or hospital as needed.
• Provides emotional support to students, communicates with parents regarding ill or injured students, and in some circumstances assesses critical medical or health emergencies and initiates appropriate response.
• Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Section 504 meetings as a medical consultant and student advocate.
• Actively partner with the district health services team, including FACT liaisons and school counselors, administrators, and other staff members to identify, coordinate, and support students’ needs.

• Monitors compliance of school health care delivery with federal, state and local laws.
• Prepare and maintain student health records and assure district compliance with state standards for health services.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff medical and educational information per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate success working both independently and collaboratively; leveraging different strategies and interpersonal skills to move the work forward.
• Communicate in all forms with a variety of audiences in a manner that gathers information appropriate to the task at hand, and accurately conveys district priorities.