Now Hiring: Special Education Nurse (LPN or RN) for Goldendale School District

We are recruiting for a Special Education Nurse to serve Goldendale Middle School in the Goldendale School District. This position is 40 hrs/wk, school year schedule

General Responsibilities

Reporting to a special education assistant director and a regional school nurse, the special education nurse works collaboratively with the student health and education team to provide routine limited nursing care to students consistent with program procedures. The special education nurse assists in the revision of care plans; responds to the medical needs of students in the class room; and consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the special education teacher with student needs including communicating with school staff as needed. 

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA  

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is:
LPN: $32.89 - $40.02
RN: $42.59 - $51.82
Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Essential Functions:

1. Assess and provide for the basic and critical needs of students with life-threatening medical conditions requiring ongoing physical assessment, nursing treatments, and medication administration.
2. Provide invasive care within scope of practice (e.g. catheterization of students, rectal administration of diazepam, g-tube feedings).
3. Document student care administered as part of the student health plan.
4. Collect health care and educational data provided for assigned students.
5. Facilitate collaboration and communication between interdisciplinary team members to meet students' goals.
6. Administer medications and treatments.
7. Provide student medical status report to the regional school nurse.
8. Assist the special education teacher with IEP or IFSP goals.
9. Communicate with school staff as needed for the healthcare needs of students. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license.
2. Current CPR/1st aid certification.

For complete details on functions, qualifications, and to apply, visit the job posting: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/5164763