Clinical Procedure Nurse I & II (35 hrs./wk., 182 days)

About the role

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Responsibilities

• Aids Certified School Nurses by assuming care for students who require specialized nursing procedures and one-to-one continuous licensed nursing services.
• May be required to provide continuous care and monitoring for students at all times during the school day, including transportation rides to and from school and to respond to emergency situations.
• Performs medically ordered health care procedures including, but not limited to: gastrostomy tube feedings; catheterizations, colostomy and ileostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning and emergency tracheostomy tube replacement, diabetes care and insulin injections; assist with maneuvering wheelchairs and other health care equipment.
• Follows all health directives as defined by the Certified School Nurse and in accordance with the individual student health care plan.
• Ride School bus with students that require nursing services to and from school.
• Able to stoop, bend, and sit for long period of time.
• Able to push, pull, and lift 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing; three (3) years recent hospital, home health or community health as a Registered Nurse is desirable.
• Knowledge of: Nursing functions and procedures according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by Nevada State Board of Nursing; and Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Skill at: Licensed nursing services for students in an education-based setting; handling emergency situations with sound health care decisions and according to the individual student health care plan; ability to communicate and work cooperatively with Clinical School Nurses and other regular and ancillary school personnel using tact, patience and diplomacy; learning the policies and procedures related to Student Health Services Department; recognizing hazards and applying safe work methods; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Licenses/Certificates: Licensed by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse with a two- or four-year degree. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to:

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Pay

• Clinical Procedure Nurse I Grade 23, Schedule A: $25.39 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse I Grade 23, Schedule B: $30.60 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse II Grade 25, Schedule A: $30.05 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse II Grade 25, Schedule B: $36.14 (entry step)

Schedule

• Clinical Procedure Nurse I Grade 23, Schedule A: $25.39 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse I Grade 23, Schedule B: $30.60 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse II Grade 25, Schedule A: $30.05 (entry step)
• Clinical Procedure Nurse II Grade 25, Schedule B: $36.14 (entry step)