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Hermiston School District District Nurse (RN) in Hermiston, Oregon
The Hermiston School District is seeking qualified, personable, and dedicated candidates to work part time as a District Nurse. Full time positions are also available. Position(s) begin immediately. The district is willing to work with the successful candidate(s) schedule to establish a regular part time work schedule.
The Nurse, under the direction of the Director of Student Services oversees the District's overall health service needs. The District Nurse acts as a care provider, advocate, and educator, collaborating with other education and health care professionals to provide optimal school nursing care to the school community. The successful candidate will work to promote the health of students through prevention, early intervention, remediation of specific health problems, and ensures compliance with District, State and Federal health-related laws and policies. Provision of direct services to special needs students, health counseling, and health instruction for faculty, staff and students are also key components of the position.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse required, BSN preferred
- Possess and maintain valid Oregon State Board of Nursing license.
- Possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Card.
- Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Educational background, experience and competencies to provide preventative health, health assessment, and referral services to students.
- Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to communicate effectively, respond well to directions.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team setting.
- Experience and/or knowledge working with technology and computer systems.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Human Resources Department may find appropriate and acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a school nurse or equivalent.
- TSPC licensure to serve as a school nurse or ability to obtain one
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with adolescent students and public.
- Experience and/or knowledge with Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience working with database software, PowerSchool student management experience desired