Special Education Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

General Responsibilities<?b<
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.

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

Assignment:
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.

Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
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.
Provide invasive care within scope of practice (e.g. catheterization of students, rectal administration of diazepam, g-tube feedings).
Document student care administered as part of the student health plan.
Collect health care and educational data provided for assigned students.
Facilitate collaboration and communication between interdisciplinary team members to meet students' goals.
Administer medications and treatments.
Provide student medical status report to the regional school nurse.
Assist the special education teacher with IEP or IFSP goals.
Communicate with school staff as needed for the healthcare needs of students.
Other Functions:
<Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
May work with specialized medical equipment used by student to insure that equipment is functioning properly.
Supervise students and report students' progress to teacher.
Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR/1st aid certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a LPN or RN in a school setting.
Experience in pediatrics.
Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
Experience in a special education classroom setting.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:
Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provides services.
Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
Sit, stand, stoop to attend to student's needs and to provide instruction.
Ability to physically move and/or lift equipment varying using established procedures.
Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
Remain on the work site premises for breaks and meal periods to provide for critical care needs of student.
Ride school bus with students to and from school as needed.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).

Welcome to ATX Learning

Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.

Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.