Elementary School and District Health Services Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Elma, Washington, United States Elma School District Full time
Job Summary: The Elma School District is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Nurse and Health Services Leader to join our team. As a key member of our district's health services team, you will play a vital role in promoting health and safety in our schools and enhancing the delivery of health services to students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Organize and implement student vision and hearing screening as required by the district/state
  • Monitor immunization status and records of each child as required by the district/state and inform the principal if students are not in compliance with RCW's
  • Oversee and/or identify significant deviations from normal developmental growth patterns and physical functions and determine need for referral
  • Provide professional assistance in planning and implementing a coordinated program of temporary care for the ill or injured student, including an adequate system of parent notification
  • Attend faculty, staff, and in-service meetings as requested
  • Provide consultation and act as a resource in assisting the district health team in presenting health information to the total school/district, when appropriate
  • Remain current with educational and professional developments and advancements in the health-related fields
  • Provide assessment and evaluation of the health developmental status as unique needs of special education students as required by 504 Diabetes Act, and interpret these findings to appropriate school personnel
  • Maintain and manage/504 medical plans
  • Provide guidelines for health assistant and assist when it is appropriate
  • Assess students and/or classrooms for communicable disease if requested to do so by the building administrator
  • Provide assessment and evaluation of the health and developmental status of students, and refer students with health and physical development problems to the appropriate staff
  • Provide home consultation regarding the special health needs of students
  • Provide health counseling to aid students and their families in dealing more effectively with the students' health needs
  • Supervise the maintenance of student health records
  • Perform lice checks
  • Infrequently, may accompany a sick or injured person to the hospital
  • Develop/implement Individualized Health Care Plans/Emergency Actions Plans with specific goals, nursing interventions and evaluations for medically fragile/special needs children
  • Evaluate the effects of medication and health management procedures administered in the school setting
  • Identify and refer children and families in suspected neglectful and/or abusive situations
  • Provide consultation and education to staff regarding issues of safety and protection, including blood borne pathogen training
  • Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with district policies and procedures as required

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • BSN and ESA Certification
  • WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance
  • Must hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR card
  • Ability to lift up to 85 lbs. in a two-person lift
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to dispense medication according to state and local policies
  • Ability to work with a team and communicate with supervisor, administrators, staff, students, and community with tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrates the ability to: utilize effective reading, writing, computation and communication skills, organize, problem solve, critically and creatively think, and make decisions
  • Be flexible, caring, show respect for others, and sense of humor; consciously model the values of trust and integrity and is a positive role model for children
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
  • The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Public health nurse or similar experience
  • Experience in school setting preferred
  • Participation in a supervised practicum
  • Familiarity with principles of child development
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
  • Ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, and administrators
  • Knowledge of state codes related to school health services
  • Understands and promotes positive school climate and culture of ethnically and socially diverse students and parent population
  • Proficiency in the use of technology as a tool for communications and file maintenance
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Successfully collaborate with students, parents, staff and administration
  • Follow School Board policies and procedures

How to Apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) certificate letters of recommendation, and BSN/ESA certification to the Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold. The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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