Registered Nurse

TalentBurst, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. is seeking an RN - School Nurse for a 42-week assignment in Federal Way, WA. Shift is 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, with duties including administering medications and maintaining student health records.

The nurse will support health care needs of students, manage 1:1 transportation if required, and work within the Nurse Practice Act and district policies. Strong knowledge of confidentiality and health guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington State RN licensure or LPN license.
• Experience with children with special health care needs preferred.
• Completion of an educational program required by Washington State RN licensure guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medical/health care needs of students and instruct to independence.
• Administer medications and medical procedures as directed by physicians.
• Administer first aid per district and health guidelines.
• Maintain health records for all students.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information as required by law.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Special health care needs

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Washington State RN or LPN license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: RN - School Nurse

Length of assignment: 42 weeks

Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location: Federal Way , WA

Summary: Responsible for supporting the health care needs of students by performing of medical duties ordered by the physician, which are developed and directed by the ESA School Nurse. Responsible for maintaining health records on all students. A 1:1 job may include additional time riding the bus with the student.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor specified medical/health care needs of students with special medical needs, and instruct
• students to the maximum ability of their independence.
• Administer student medications and medical procedures as directed and requested by physicians.
• Administer first aid, per guidelines of Federal Way Public Schools, client, and Department of
• Health (multi-colored flip chart) within scope of licensure.
• Maintain records under the guidelines established by the ESA School Nurse and Federal Way Public
• Schools.
• Assist with health screening; maintaining information log; recording results of screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality or provide medical information regarding students according to law and
• professional ethics guidelines.
• Will be assigned additional nursing duties as appropriate under the Nurse Practice Act and relevant
• WAC's.
• Serve as member of school health team of the District.
• The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Qualification:

• Must have completed an educational program required by Washington State Registered Nurse licensure guidelines, Washington State RN or LPN license.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with children with special health care needs and diverse populations.

Condition Of Employment:

• Criminal background clearance
• Washington State RN or LPN License – maintained and renewed yearly
• CPR/First Aid Certification through either the American Heart Association or the client.

Knowledge Of:

• School board policies and procedures
• Neurological/seizure protocol.
• Basic proficiency of standard computer software applications.

Ability To:

• Perform endotracheal or tracheostomy suctioning.
• Medication administration and documentation.
• Provide respiratory treatment and medication.
• Provide gastrostomy, colostomy, catheterization protocol and procedures.
• Provide blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide care for individuals with special needs and their care providers in a warm and confident manner.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with health care professionals and school staff.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Related To Cultural Competence And Equity:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "All Means All".
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

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