Over 135 MESD employees work in the Department of School Health Services. We are committed to ensuring the safety of students by providing the highest standard of nursing care in the school and community setting so that every student has the opportunity to achieve their educational potential. We are nurses, care coordinators, health educators, health assistants, administrative staff, outreach workers, screening and prevention specialists who accomplish this by providing and coordinating specialized health services that support the educational experience for students throughout Multnomah and Clackamas County. We are committed to employee and community wellness, advocacy on behalf of students and their families, collaboration with community health systems and school based health centers, research and development to improve population health in schools, and using evidenced-based practice in the delivery of care. We support the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that combines and builds on elements of the traditional coordinated school health approach by responding to the call for greater alignment, integration, and collaboration between education and health to improve each child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
MESD is currently recruiting for a 0.5 FTE position at Helensview School, an accredited, student-centered program designed to support youth ages 12–21 who have been historically underserved by traditional school systems. Many of Helensview’s students face systemic barriers that impact school engagement, including chronic attendance challenges and behavioral disruptions. The school is committed to creating inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments that honor each student’s lived experience and support their academic and personal growth.
Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Student Services
Program: School Health
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Classification/Range: Licensed, Represented
Schedule: 95 days per school year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Basic knowledge of applicable laws and nursing practice regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates organization, leadership, and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for use on the job.
• Ability to become proficient navigating in internal and external data systems, including data entry and report production pertinent to delivery of school health services.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with high degree of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Experience in an educational/school setting
• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian or Somali

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in the use of computer systems.
• Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job

Provide comprehensive health services to the students and school communities served by the Multnomah Education Service District.