Substitute Registered Nurse

Job Title: Substitute Registered NurseReports to: Executive Director of Special Education and Registered Nurse (ESA)Work Schedule: On Call BasisSalary: Salary Schedule #14 - E1 & 2Acoount code: 0100-26-3120-0000-2000-0000-0Job Summary:In the absence of the regular employee, the Substitute Registered Nurse, as part of the Health Services team, will be responsible for advising the district on health and safety issues; drafting school Health Services policies and procedures; consulting with staff, students, families, and community resources; participating on the special education team; and delegating, training, and supervising licensed and unlicensed staff who may perform nursing duties according to the Nurse Practice Act. The Health Services Coordinator will perform in a supervisory capacity.Essential Job Functions:This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:Supervise, consult, and oversee the Health Room Assistant and functions of the building's health roomsCoordinate and participate in State mandated screeningResponsible for student immunization compliance according to Washington State RCWsDelegate nursing procedures required for school attendance to both the general education student population and the medically handicapped population according to Nurse Practice ActCommunicate with parents regarding student health concerns and illnessesSupervise the maintenance of student health recordsAlert staff to health concerns of students on a need to know basisGather and assess developmental data, prepare written reports, and participate in building Child/Student/Multidisciplinary team meetingsDevelop health related IEPs and attend IEP meetings as requestedConsult on student placement decisionsDevelop individual health care plansProvide health counseling and referral services to students, families, and staffMake home visits as necessary for the welfare of the studentConfer with building staff on health and safety issuesProvide consultation and follow-up to classroom teacher referralsInvestigate and act on routine health concerns and/or injuriesCommunicate and disseminate information to and from physicians, parents, and other medical staff according to WACs and RCWsParticipate in continuing education classes required to maintain school nursing knowledge and skillsAttend and participate in nursing, health services, and community health related meetingsInsure school district's compliance with health related State and Federal regulationsDevelop health related policies and proceduresMaintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hoursProfessionally interact with students, staff, and publicComply with all district policies and proceduresPerform related duties as assignedDesired Skills:Ability to delegate, train, and supervise licensed and unlicensed personnelAbility to work with students' health related IEPs and educational IEPsAbility to assess the need for medical care of students and employeesAbility to deal with students in a warm and confident mannerAbility to work effectively with special needs studentsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and familiesAbility to be flexible, prioritize duties, organize activities, and work independentlyAbility to communicate in English tactfully and effectively orally and in writingDesired Skills (continued):Ability to operate a PC computer and district adopted software including Microsoft Office, Gmail, and SkywardKnowledge of Nurse Practice Act as it relates to school nursingKnowledge of current health care practice and nursing techniques and proceduresWillingness to delegate, train, and supervise licensed and unlicensed staffMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent (documentation required at time of application)Valid Washington State Registered Nurse license to be maintained for duration of this jobValid 1st Aid and CPR training to be maintained for duration of this jobExperience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferredSuccessful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint ClearanceProof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control ActCompletion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire dateWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTMarysville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008Harassment, Intimidation, & BullyingEmployees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; alvin_cooper@msd25.org; 360-965-0071Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; michelle_roper@msd25.org; 360-965-0174Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to any school staff member or the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.Policies that address these issues are 3210 "Non-Discrimination," 5010 "Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action," 3205 "Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited," 3207 "Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying," 3211 "Gender-Inclusive Schools" and 2162 "Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973". These Policies are available online at www.msd25.org at your school or the District's Educational Service Center at 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA, 98270.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMarysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promo, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008Harassment, Intimidation, & BullyingEmployees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; alvin_cooper@msd25.org; 360-965-0071Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; michelle_roper@msd25.org; 360-965-0174Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.The Marysville School District is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.Evaluation:The substitute shall be evaluated periodically by the Executive Director of Special Education and/or Registered Nurse (ESA) pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria.Classification History:Job description developed October 2011.Job description revised April 2012.