• DescriptionSeeks to employ the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.The School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the school’s success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.The School Nurse is responsible for all issues relating to the health and welfare of the students during their attendance at the school, and preparation for off-campus student experiences. The role serves as a liaison to parents on health and wellness issues and provides education/training on health issues to students, employees, and families; manages, reviews, and tracks student health records; and co-develops school policy in accordance with the school’s Risk Management Committee.
• RequirementsBachelor’s degree or higher in nursing or relevant field

Licensed in Oregon to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP), Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or equivalent
Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
Minimum of two years’ professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting

• SummaryThe School Nurse is responsible for all management, coordination, and compliance relating to the health and well-being of students and employees both at school and during in-school-sponsored activities. These include, but are not limited to:Assists the Assistant Head of School with the development and up-to-date documentation of school health policies and procedures

Works to ensure implementation of these policies and procedures through employee and parent communications and training
Assists the Assistant Head of School and Risk Management Team with health-related community communications
Serves as a member of the Campus Health team
Provides nursing care to ill or injured students and employees during the school day
Administers COVID-19 and other testing as licensed and trained to do so
Administers medication to students in accordance with a physician’s instructions
Follows national, state, and local communicable disease information trends and statistics as well as maintaining and analyzing the school’s absenteeism and illness statistics, and makes recommendations for action to the Campus Health team.
Manages and maintains the School Communicable Disease Manual
Manages and maintains up-to-date school health records in accordance with the State of Oregon requirements.
Manages and maintains complete and accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, medical conditions, medications, and any treatment provided.
Initiates contact with, and acts as a liaison between, home, school, state and local community health agencies, and the private medical sector to enhance and inform the health and wellness of the school community
Maintains electronic health records within the school’s selected health systems

Supports off-campus experiential programs including but not restricted to:Conducting health screenings of student participants when relevant
Reviewing and preparing medical forms to send out with Trip Leaders, including creating a compact student health reference sheet for each trip
Educating trip staff about medications, pertinent medical conditions, and other student health information prior to each trip that leaves campus
Collaborating with trip staff and families to create support plans for students with diabetes, seizures, anaphylaxis, asthma, and other conditions
Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and school families to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of the student.

Manages onsite emergency services and procedures, including but not restricted to:Natural disaster preparedness
Outdoor, Athletics, and Global Education medical kit preparation
Classroom medical kit management
Student medication management
AED, Naloxone, EpiPen management
Coordinates with facilities management to implement infectious disease mitigation, training, and protocols
Provides health information and in-service programs on health topics, including blood borne pathogens, to employees
Provides health-related classroom instruction in support of current and future programmatic needs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not supervise other employees.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTSFrequent interactions with students, teachers, parents/guardians, and outside professionals
Regular collaboration with colleagues in all areas of the school
COMPETENCIESProfessional understanding of disease transmission and prevention
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural competence, including listening compassionately and responding empathetically with children of all ages
Ability to concisely deliver informative group presentations and written documentation
Organizational and time management skills to work independently with a high degree of accuracy
Demonstrated competence in the use of electronic documentation systems, email, and other relevant computer software

Crisis intervention skills to maintain composure to quickly assess and effectively respond to urgent health emergencies.WORKING CONDITIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing. Incumbents must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodations.Requires mobility to traverse campus to accompany and assure children’s safety, which may include moving up and down stairs or hills between facilities multiple times throughout the workday.
Work is performed primarily on a school campus, including classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums, or infrequent outdoor settings.
May be exposed to sick individuals, body fluids, and smells.
Requires frequent sitting, walking, occasional stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Requires the use of computers and office equipment.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, 12 month, Monday through Friday. Work hours will be during the school day (7:30am-4pm) with a specific schedule to be determined by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $78,000.00 per year

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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