JOB DESCRIPTION – WHOLE CHILD NURSE

Title: Whole Child Nurse
Department: Health Services
Classification: Classified (Class M)
Supervised by: Program Director/Superintendent
Work Year: .6FTE or 114 Days (or as assigned by Superintendent or designee)
Pay: $42.58 - $56.03/hr

JOB QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION:

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• Registered Nurse through the Oregon State Board of Nursing

• Possession of, or ability to qualify for, an Oregon School Nurse license through Teacher’s Standard and Practices Commission (TSPC).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) Master’s Degree (preferred) in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition/Dietetics, Social Work, Health Education, Public Administration or other similar field or related professional experience
• Minimum of 1 year of public health, community, school or pediatric nursing (preferred)
• Certified in CPR or BLS

Ability to communicate in Spanish (written and verbal) - preferred

• Classroom teaching experience - preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Principles and practices underlying professional nursing.
• Principles and practices underlying the special field of school health.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing and of literature in the fields of school health.
• Organization and administration of other cooperating agencies.
• State and local laws relating to health and social issues.
• Participate cooperatively in a program of school health nursing.
• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
• Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel, health care providers, and community agencies.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.
• Organize a health office and manage time.
• Be a self-starter or self-motivated.
• Use a computer and various software applications.
• Maintain records confidentiality and comply with HIPPA and FERPA as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• In an eight-hour day employee may:
• Stand/Walk { }None { }1-4 hrs {x}4-6 hrs { }6-8 hrs
• Sit { }None { }1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs
• Drive { }None { }1-3 hrs {x}3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs
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  Employee may use hands for repetitive:
  {x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling { } Fine Manipulation
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  Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
  { }Yes {x}No

Employee may need to:

• Bend { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
• Squat { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
• Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

• Lift { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

• Lifting:
  { } Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
  {x} Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
  { } Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
  { } Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
  { } Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

AGREEMENT

I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for the knowledge of its contents.
The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.
I, ____________ have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my personnel file.

Employee Signature Dat

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. The purpose of the nurse in schools is to facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.