Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwest Outdoor Science School - Spring 2025
 Northwest Regional Education Service District | |
 United States, Oregon, Hillsboro | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below. Position Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Northwest Outdoor Science School Department: Northwest Outdoor Science School Location: Various Campsites Reports To: NOSS Principal Compensation: NOSS Salary Schedule ($28.48-$34.03 per hour, DOE) Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable/Non-Represented SPRING 2025 Dates: February 18, 2025-June 3, 2025 NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The NOSS Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing assessments, health screenings, health counseling, treatment of minor injuries or ailments, medication administration, and referral services for more in-depth medical service, under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or registered nurse (RN). The NOSS LPN is an overnight position located at one of five Outdoor School sites and may be assigned to provide health services to numerous students at various campsites within the Northwest Outdoor Science School, and the assignments can change, depending on emerging student health needs. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias 2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills 3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations 4. Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee 5. Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position 6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position. A. Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor. B. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures. C. Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports asdirected. D. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN. E. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN). F. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items. G. Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN. H. Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN. I. Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records. J. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students. K. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Oregon Health Authority rule, State Board of Education rule, and NWRESD board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. L. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. This position is overnight, requiring the employee to live on-site during the work week Monday-Friday. Room and board are provided. Our program operates at multiple sites in Northwest Oregon near the following communities; Vernonia, Salem, Cloverdale, Rockaway Beach, and Welches. Employee will be compensated 50 hours per week. Weekly schedule varies from Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonal camp-based nature of this position, it is exempt for state overtime wage regulations. Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE(S): 3500
JOB POST ID: 3415 | |