POSITION SUMMARY:
The school nurse's primary function is to strengthen the educational process through interventions and protection of the health status of children grades K-12.  As a member of the student's professional team, the school nurse works with the school staff and parent to identify students with health concerns and design individual or special programs for those students, which would assist in achieving their maximum learning potential through maintaining optimum physical, mental and social health.

Position require specialist to work 180 Student Contract days with additional 3 days of State required Professional Development days. Additional Professional Development and Implementation days are offered and will be used to improve student learning. Educators will be compensated in accordance to educator per diem rate of pay and paid as worked.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Registered Nurse License required.
• Valid Washington State ESA Nurse Certificate required, or willingness to obtain ESA Certificate.  Information on obtaining an ESA certificate may be found here
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Experience in school nursing preferred
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive school health program that includes student health screening, development of individualized health care plans, staff training, providing direct nursing care, supervision of unlicensed staff and managing the health room
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team participation
• Understanding of laws governing both education and nursing practice
• Understanding of Washington State's Essential Academic Learning requirements
• Maintain a valid First Aid/CPR card
• Strong communication skills essential

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement and implementation of best practices.
• Communicates effectively to build relationships and articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a love of learning that translates into high expectations for self and each student.
• Contributes unique talents to work collaboratively for the benefit of the entire school community.
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual.
• Uses technology to enhance student learning and to communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Exhibits a passion for working with students.

REQUIRED BEFORE START OF POSITION:
Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.   

APPLICATION PROCESS:
We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District and will give time and care to review your materials. To be considered for employment, we require that you upload all of the required attachments. In support of your application, provide at least two current recommendation from a supervisor.

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