Non-Permanent Registered Nurse 1

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-permanent Registered Nurse position at the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth in Vancouver, WA. The role involves providing health care services to students, requiring a valid nursing license and experience in pediatrics. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and applicants should submit their resume and references.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics and willingness to deliver care in a special education setting.
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical health of students within the scope of school nurse practice.
• Provide health counseling and crisis intervention.
• Develop emergency care plans for students.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Documentation

Health Counseling

Education

Washington State Registered Nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Non-Permanent Registered Nurse 1

Full-time/Non-Permanent

Vancouver, WA

This recruitment will remain open until we fill the position. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

About the position:

This non-permanent position provides direct health care services to students from grade Pre-K – 12th. The Washington School for the Deaf operates the Student Health Center Sunday through Friday. The position is scheduled to work swing shift, Sunday – Thursday.

• Assess the physical health of students within the scope of school nurse practice.
• Initiate referrals for further diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs and provide follow-up.
• Communicate health concerns that may impact student planning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent.
• Assess and provide for the critical needs of students and develop emergency care plans for students including those with special needs; medication administration.
• Provide health counseling and crisis intervention and serve as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health providers.
• Perform professional school nursing tasks as indicated and assigned, including emergency response services.
• Ability to exercise sound nursing judgment, with emphasis to student safety.
• Provides health-based training as required.

• A valid Washington State Registered Nursing license.
• Experience in pediatrics and willingness to deliver care in a preschool and in a special education and residential school setting.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles and concepts to include infection control, emergency response, etc.
• Ability to use nursing principles, judgment, and knowledge; work effectively with others.
• Ability to provide accurate and organized documentation and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and families.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. excel, outlook).
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics in a clinical and/or hospital setting and/or experience as a school nurse is preferred.

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.

Please provide your resume, cover letter and at least 3 professional references.

This position includes representation option with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

This position is ineligible for benefits (medical, dental, retirement, long-term disability, and life insurance).

Salary information:

Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience.

Salary is set using the State of Washington General government pay scales (Range 58N)

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email the Human Resources office [e-mail].