District Nurse - Temporary - 0.6 FTE

District Office; Molalla (OR); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 108 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Molalla River School District 35 in Molalla, Oregon is seeking a District Nurse for a 0.6 FTE, temporary assignment to deliver a school-based health program across the district. The RN must hold a BSN and deliver nursing care, health monitoring and education to students, with experience in public health or school settings preferred.

The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with administrators and families.

Qualifications

• Hold an RN with a BSN with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Have prior successful nursing experience, preferably in a public health, public school or pediatric nursing setting.
• Possess knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and have the ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the role health services play in the students’ overall education.
• Possess knowledge of the development of health protocols, medication management, and delegation responsibilities.
• Possess basic public health preparation and field experience combined with the ability to provide student education in areas such as personal safety, nutrition, and personal hygiene.
• Possess functional computer literacy skills using the Microsoft and Google suites of applications including Word, Excel, Google email and calendar and have a general understanding of how computers can assist instruction.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance the overall goal of meeting the health and safety needs of students.
• Work cooperatively with a diverse population of students, parents, district staff, and community members.
• Recommend modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to disabilities.
• Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandatory reporter.
• Respond to parent and staff inquiries promptly and confidentially and disseminate information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Share ideas and resources collaboratively.
• Use various communication tools to interact in a timely manner with audience specific, clear, and correct spoken and written language.
• Address concerns of others in a positive and professional manner including listening and responding to questions, suggestions, concerns and comments in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with administrators and supervisors and keep them informed of program activities and concerns.
• Collect and analyzes school health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data.
• Manage school health records in accordance with state and district requirements, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.
• Write the health components of Individual Education Plans and Section 504 Plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, as defined by school, department, or District guidelines, to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions (Oregon State Board of Nursing).
• Develop and maintain current health plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.
• Establish and manage health screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines.
• Participate in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with current health practices.
• Provide and/or delegate direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Develop and/or follow existing medication protocols to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.
• Cooperate and collaborate with community service organizations and county, state and federal agencies as directed.
• Set professional goals, assessing progress, and modifying as needed.
• Work collaboratively in the professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and any others deemed appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective practices, and developing and implementing best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues in communication, records management and in providing direct services.
• Actively participate in staff and department meetings and accept shared responsibility for other duties and committees.
• Participate in working toward the accomplishment of district, school and department goals and objectives in alignment with the district’s mission, vision, and pillars.
• Follow school policies and procedures, standard practices and approved curriculum.
• Consistently observe and appropriately respond to the immediate and foreseeable needs and challenges of students and promptly engage an administrator or appropriate educational staff as appropriate when handling situations.
• Create and maintain a positive and inviting environment in the assigned physical work area.
• Assist in the supervision of students at school activities and events when needed.
• Support and consult with classroom teachers and building staff as needed regarding health protocols and medication needs.
• Comply with federal and state laws and District regulations/policies.
• Adjust to changing conditions in unexpected situations.
• Maintain current research-based content knowledge and nursing practices and engage in opportunities for professional development to constantly enhance skills and stay abreast of new research and development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as are assigned and deemed appropriate by administration and the board of directors.

Connaissances

RN with BSN

Public health

School nursing

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Synergy

Communication

Data management

Formation

RN with BSN

Outils

Synergy

Description du poste

District Nurse - Temporary - 0.6 FTE

Molalla River SD 35 District Office - Molalla, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Molalla River School District 35

Job Details

Job ID: 5961632

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

District Nurse

Itinerant Schedule

0.6FTE -Temporary for the 26-27 SY

Internal Candidates -

A complete application would include:

• On-Line application which includes a cover letter
• Resume
• Two Letters of Reference

External Candidates -

A complete application would include:

• On-Line application which includes a cover letter
• Resume
• Three letters of reference
• Unoffical Transcripts
• Copy of current license

JOB GOAL: The goal of the District Nurse is to work within the generally accepted framework of professional nursing standards of care to deliver a school-based health program that provides a continuum of care and delivery of services for all students to achieve their optimal potential while ensuring that all district, state, and federal guidelines regarding health protocols and medication management are followed.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: The district nurse works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services and the designated school administrator and under the guidance of the department head. To perform this job successfully, the district nurse must also meet the following requirements:

• Hold an RN with a BSN with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Have prior successful nursing experience, preferably in a public health, public school or pediatric nursing setting.
• Possess knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and have the ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the role health services play in the students’ overall education.
• Possess knowledge of the development of health protocols, medication management, and delegation responsibilities.
• Possess basic public health preparation and field experience combined with the ability to provide student education in areas such as personal safety, nutrition, and personal hygiene.
• Possess functional computer literacy skills using the Microsoft and Google suites of applications including Word, Excel, Google email and calendar and have a general understanding of how computers can assist instruction. Synergy experience preferred.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance the overall goal of meeting the health and safety needs of students.
• Work cooperatively with a diverse population of students, parents, district staff, and community members.
• Recommend modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to disabilities.
• Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandatory reporter.
• Respond to parent and staff inquiries promptly and confidentially and disseminate information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Share ideas and resources collaboratively.
• Use various communication tools to interact in a timely manner with audience specific, clear, and correct spoken and written language.
• Address concerns of others in a positive and professional manner including listening and responding to questions, suggestions, concerns and comments in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with administrators and supervisors and keep them informed of program activities and concerns.

Data Collection and Records Management:

• Collect and analyzes school health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data.
• Manage school health records in accordance with state and district requirements, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.
• Write the health components of Individual Education Plans and Section 504 Plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, as defined by school, department, or District guidelines, to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions (Oregon State Board of Nursing).
• Develop and maintain current health plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.

Direct Nursing Services and Program Management:

• Establish and manage health screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines.
• Participate in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with current health practices.
• Provide and/or delegate direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Develop and/or follow existing medication protocols to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.
• Cooperate and collaborate with community service organizations and county, state and federal agencies as directed.
• Set professional goals, assessing progress, and modifying as needed.

Overall:

In performing all of the above duties:

• Work collaboratively in the professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and any others deemed appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective practices, and developing and implementing best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues in communication, records management and in providing direct services.
• Actively participate in staff and department meetings and accept shared responsibility for other duties and committees.
• Participate in working toward the accomplishment of district, school and department goals and objectives in alignment with the district’s mission, vision, and pillars.
• Follow school policies and procedures, standard practices and approved curriculum.
• Consistently observe and appropriately respond to the immediate and foreseeable needs and challenges of students and promptly engage an administrator or appropriate educational staff as appropriate when handling situations.
• Create and maintain a positive and inviting environment in the assigned physical work area.
• Assist in the supervision of students at school activities and events when needed.
• Support and consult with classroom teachers and building staff as needed regarding health protocols and medication needs.
• Comply with federal and state laws and District regulations/policies.
• Adjust to changing conditions in unexpected situations.
• Maintain current research-based content knowledge and nursing practices and engage in opportunities for professional development to constantly enhance skills and stay abreast of new research and development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as are assigned and deemed appropriate by administration and the board of directors.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

• RN with BSN with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license and personal vehicle properly insured for travel between schools and district office locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision. (See addendum for further details).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (See

addendum)

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated

annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of licensed personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,748 to $108,206 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
• Other Professional > Other Professional
• Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Ryanne Entze , HR
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]