Related Services Nurse

The related services nurse is responsible for performing nursing procedures for special education students with significant healthcare needs under the guidance of a Licensed School Nurse.  Specific roles and responsibilities will vary depending on the individual needs of the student or students served.  If the special education classroom to which this position is assigned no longer has any students who require nursing procedures, this position will end with a five-day notice.

 
WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON:
– Implement individual education plans and individual health care plans for assigned students.
– Perform specific nursing procedures which might include suctioning mucous from the airway of a child who can’t clear his/her own airway, caring for a student who has special breathing apparatus, performing urinary catheterization, managing diabetes and performing tube feedings. Clean, maintain and properly store equipment related to these nursing procedures.
– Collect data, document and monitor; performing review of physical status.
– Administer First Aid and CPR as necessary.
– Dispense, record and administer medications; Monitor and document medication side effects, adverse reactions and effect on target behavior; Carry out verbal or written orders from authorized prescribers as directed by LSN.
– Provide documentation for health files and for third-party billing purposes
– Comply with all Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, as well as District policies, regarding health issues.   – 
– Participate in the educational programming conducted in assigned classrooms/programs when not engaged in required nursing procedures.
– Assist students in getting safely to and from school buses.
– Escort students to and from classes and supervise them in the classroom, lunchroom and other school locations as needed.
– Utilize District systems to report absences/request time off from work as directed by School Principal or Director of Special Education.
– Other duties as assigned.

For full description see attached job description.
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
– RN or LPN licensed by State Board of Nursing.
– Knowledge of diabetes, asthma, insulin pumps, nebulizer treatments, tube feedings, wheel chairs, range-of-motion, orthotics, and specialized equipment such as standers, assistive technology devices, oral motor facilitation, calming       techniques, visual devices, proprioceptive, and sensory techniques.
– Basic computer knowledge (e.g. Email, Google Drive) and communication skills to effectively address staff, students’ and parents’ concerns, in a sensitive manner.
– Blood Borne Pathogens and Universal Precautions training required.
– Ability and knowledge to respond effectively to emergency situations.
– First Aid and CPR/AED certification.  Incumbent is responsible for maintaining current certification.
– Ability to take direction from multiple licensed staff members (e.g., LSN, teacher, occupational therapist)
– Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student(s) and staff
– Knowledge of chronic health conditions and disabling conditions
– Ability to use vocal communication to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey details or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
– Ability to see things up close and at a distance, adjust focus, and use depth perception/color perception/peripheral vision.
– Ability to hear, to perceive information at normal spoken levels and to receive detailed information.
– Ability to travel between District buildings when required.

SCHEDULE: 
– 6.5 hours per day
– 32.5 hours per week

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US:

– Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
– Paid time off and paid holidays
– 403(b) Plan & matching
– $30.50 per hour
 
ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY