Northwest Outdoor Science School - Registered Nurse - NW Outdoor Science School - Spring 2025 - 3 positions available - Oregon Public Schools : Job Details

Job Title: Northwest Outdoor Science School - Registered Nurse - NW Outdoor Science School - Spring 2025 - 3 positions availableCategory: NW Outdoor Science SchoolNorthwest 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: Registered Nurse - Outdoor SchoolDepartment: Instructional Services / Northwest Outdoor Science SchoolLocation: Outdoor School (Various Locations)Reports To: Outdoor School Site SupervisorCompensation: NOSS Salary Schedule ($35.31-$44.72 per hour)SPRING 2025 Dates: February 18, 2025-June 3, 2025THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLENW 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 Outdoor School Registered Nurse provides nursing assessments, health screenings, healthcounseling, treatment of minor injuries or ailments, medication administration, and referralservices for more in-depth medical service. The RN position is located at one of five OutdoorSchool sites and may be assigned to provide health services to numerous students at variouscampsites within the Northwest Outdoor Science School, and the assignments can change,depending on emerging student health needs.Ideal candidates for this position have interest in the field of pediatrics, interest in working inoutdoor education, and desire living in close knit communities while practicing as a RegisteredNurse. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.This position requires the employee to live on-site during the work week Monday-Friday. Roomand board are provided. Our program operates at multiple sites in Northwest Oregon near thefollowing communities; Vernonia, Salem, Cloverdale, Rockaway Beach, and Welches. Thisposition is seasonal, but there may be an opportunity available to continue employment infuture sessions.The employee will be compensated 50 hours per week. Weekly schedules vary fromMonday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonalcamp-based nature of this position, it is exempt for state overtime wage regulations.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. Current RN license and licensed to practice in the state of Oregon.2. Current First Aid/CPR certification required3. Valid driver's license and accompanying automobile insurance with ability to travel to site every week during the season.4. Preferred experience with interpreting public health guidelines?KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations4. Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, doctors, medical facility personnel, mental health professionals, parents/families, and students5. Ability to self-regulate emotions and have technical skills to successfully respond to emergencies6. Ability to effectively perform in a residential work environment, five days a week7. Confer regularly with site supervisor and/or nursing coordinator8. Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position9. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activitiesEssential Functions: Include the following. Performs some or all of the followingtasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, butcharacteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.A. Provide health supervision, counseling and leadershipB. Coordinate with students, families, school personnel, and community resources to manage students with chronic and acute health issues such as: asthma, life-threatening allergies, concussion management, substance misuse, and mental healthC. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhere to safety practices, administer first aid handling hazardous materials, operate equipment used for cleaning, and operate standard office equipmentD. Prepare and maintain accurate records, promote child centered environment, and record keepingE. Maintain facilities for dispensary and infirmary careF. Administer current and appropriate first aid as neededG. Administer all medications and treatments according to physician's order. Retain and dispense all medications to students and counselors as prescribedH. Assess illness and accidents and determine appropriate treatment or referral to physician or hospitalI. Make decisions on whether students should be sent home for medical reasons or remain at the Outdoor SchoolJ. Keep record of all drugs, medicines, and first-aid treatments in ledger and electronic databases as requiredK. File accident reports with supervisorL. Support, comfort, and protect students who may have difficulty adjusting to Outdoor Science School and being away from homeM. Oversee the safe and healthful operation of the Outdoor Science School siteN. Serve as health advisor to Outdoor Science School staff, teachers, kitchen staff, counselors and students, increasing their awareness of good health and safety practices.O. Perform collateral duties as assigned by the supervisorP. Be involved in all phases of the Outdoor Science School program as neededQ. Maintain strong links with the state and local health department to reduce the risk of infectious disease, mental health concerns, substance misuse disorders, health education, screenings, referrals and follow upR. Partner with the local health department to integrate current public health information into health and safety planningS. Communicate with site supervisors and the Outdoor Science School Nurse Coordinator regarding new public health policies and proceduresT. Assure that Outdoor Science School site health policies and procedures adhere to federal, state, and current standards of the Nursing Practice Act, and are correctly implemented throughout the school systemU. Serve as a leader in the Outdoor Science School for communicable disease controlNote: 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.NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.Equal Opportunity EmployerNorthwest 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.Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-###-####.Frontline JOB ID: 3144Fiscal Control Code: 3497, 3498, 3565