Primary role is coordinating services and building partnerships with community/county/state agencies and school districts to protect and improve the health needs of all students. In accordance with OAR 581-022-0705 the registered nurse works to promote the health of students through prevention, case findings, early intervention and remediation of specific health problems. Comprehensive Health Services assist school districts to clearly identify the healthcare needs of ALL students (3 through 21 years). Provide school and ESD staff with guidance, training and education with medically involved students, including students with special education and 504 plans

KNOWLEDGE:

            QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility and essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable, insured transportation.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a four-year College or University preferred
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hold a current Oregon Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain the license
• First Aid/CPR training certificate
• Valid Oregon driver’s license
• TSPC licensure as school nurse preferred

SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with others; Focuses on resolving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing; Ability to verbally respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies or members of the community; Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Superintendent or school board members
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and legal documents;
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals, speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases
• Ability to apply knowledge of computer usage and ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database software as well as Email and Internet
• Proficient in the use of computer, Internet based applications and variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Google, Pentamation, Power School, and Special Education Records Management System
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, student families, colleagues, or district patrons; Use or relay personal and agency information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved
• Exhibit cultural competency and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:.

     Planning and Preparation:

1. Displays knowledge of or is able to research etiology and characteristics of relevant medical conditions
2. Use knowledge of normal developmental sequences and learning patterns in the areas of sensory, motor, psychosocial and cognitive development to develop Health Management Plans
3. Prepares and maintains records, charts and reports including Medicaid forms

     Implementation:

1. Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments and projects with a minimum of supervision
2. Effectively manages, evaluates and modifies needed school health programs and Health Management Plans
3. Completes Medicaid forms, as necessary
4. Instructs individuals and/or family members on various nursing techniques

     Assessment and Use of Assessment Information:

1. Writes necessary assessment summaries and recommendations in a clear, informative and timely manner
2. Use assessment data to establish appropriate Health Management Plans, training goals and objectives or school services
3. Develops, selects and uses appropriate assessment tools and interprets results effectively
4. Writes necessary assessment summaries and recommendations in a clear, informative and timely manner
5. Uses medical information to inform school teams about potential medical results that will affect programming

     Communication:

1. Abide by all HIPPA laws and maintain confidentially of clients and services provided at schools and Umatilla County Health sites
2. Instructs classes on student Health Management Plans/protocols
3. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with agency staff, district staff and the public
4. Provides service coordination to parents and children including referrals to other agencies for care issues, as necessary

     Professional Leadership:

1. Exercise tact, diplomacy, independent judgment and aptitude for handling and processing privileged information with professional integrity
2. Identifies professional strengths and limitations and sets and meets performance goals
3. Strives to improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes and other professional development activities
4. Creates a positive work environment by;
5. Tolerating others’ points of view
6. Soliciting input from others
7. Resolving conflict at the lowest level possible
8. Responding effectively to crisis situations
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to gender, sexual identity or orientation, social and economic status, ethnicity, race, language and religion
10. Follow IMESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists support staff to do the same
11. Adheres to professional ethics as identified by agency, professional organizations and licensing commissions
12. Presents at in-service and workshops on a variety of school improvement topics including strategies for working with students or staff
13. Monitors staff to whom nursing tasks have been delegated
14. Displays knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures affecting nursing services in educational settings

Other Duties:

1. Perform other reasonable duties that from time to time may be assigned to meet the usual and unusual demands placed on the organization

EFFORT:

Mental:

• Make decisions, assess risk, perform complex work and proceed with insufficient information
  • Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests

 Work Place:

• Comply with IMESD Performance Standards
  • Work effectively with and responds to people from diverse culture or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
  • Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
  • Use and maintain IMESD building property, equipment and materials appropriately
  • Follow all IMESD policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
  • Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to data, students, parents, staff or IMESD patrons
  • Fulfill duties associated with Mandatory Reporting for suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position
• Have regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, following schedules, respond to management directions and solicits feedback to improve performance
• This position requires travel throughout the IMESD service area.