Temporary Part Time School Nurse

The Waterford Graded School District is seeking candidates for a temporary School Nurse (RN) to coordinate the health services to students and ensures that all health services comply with Federal and State laws and standards. The RN maintains health and medical documentation for the schools, performs medical procedures as necessary, and is part of the Safety, Education, and Student Services Teams. The School Nurse collaborates with others to provide health education and promotion to both students and staff.

Qualifications:

Experience, Education and Licensure/Certification:

Current Wisconsin State Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of Associate Degree (+Public or Community Health Nursing Course) as outlined by DPI

Preferred BSN or MSN

Current CPR certification (maintenance of certification while employed) /AED

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

Experience working with school age children, staff, parents/guardians and physicians.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and positively with employees, students, parents, medical personnel and the general public.

Ability to maintain a sense of humor and use a positive, caring, supportive approach while working with a variety of people.

Ability to adapt nursing process to fit the health needs of each school community.

Ability to display proactive behavior through initiative, decisiveness and the ability to work independently.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (medical and personal information).

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.

Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.

Must be able and willing to reflect on own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.

Ability to be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods, perform moderate physical work (lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance), and be able to reach in all directions & bend and stoop.

Must be willing and able to maintain a schedule that includes travel between buildings/districts.

Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.

Study and apply new information, and take initiative.

Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.

Work accurately with close attention to detail. Must be able to maintain records and reports in an organized and orderly manner.

Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with District staff and public.

Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality and accuracy.

Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.

Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor.

Must be able to meet deadlines.