Regional School Nurse Care Manager

Location: Wallowa County, Oregon
Reports To: Public Health Officer/Nursing Director
Department: Public Health
Status: Full-time

About the role

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on youth, families, and rural health equity? Do you want to be the vital bridge connecting local schools, clinical care teams, and homes across our beautiful community? In this dynamic, dual-impact role, you will lead comprehensive school health programs across four school districts while providing specialized pediatric care management to ensure every child has the care, support, and resources they need to thrive.

About Winding Waters

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Patient-Centered Primary Care Home dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our rural communities in Wallowa County. We believe in Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment. When you join us, you join a supportive, team-based environment committed to high-quality, compassionate care and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Guided by the NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice, you will balance your time across two essential environments:

In the Schools (Regional School Nurse)

• Student-Centered Nursing Care: Deliver evidence-based school nursing services, manage acute illness/injuries, support chronic conditions, and create Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).
• Delegation & Training: Serve as the clinical nursing expert, delegating tasks and building capacity among school staff, health room aides, and educators.
• System & School Health Improvement: Serve on district School Health Improvement Teams, collaborate with the Oregon School Nurses Association (OSNA), and help evaluate health services using the Oregon School Nurse Acuity Tool.
• Population Health & Screenings: Lead mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, dental), track immunizations, monitor communicable diseases, and support infection control and emergency planning.

In the Clinic & Community (Pediatric Nurse Care Manager)

• Holistic Care Coordination: Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, specialists, primary care, and public health to address youth physical, psychological, and developmental needs.
• Bridging Clinical & Home Care: Partner with Community Health Workers to assist families with health transitions, chronic disease management, and navigating local resources.
• Advocacy & Support: Act as a champion for youth and families in healthcare and educational settings, including IEP and Section 504 plan processes.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in electronic health systems (OCHIN, ALERT, SNAP) strictly adhering to FERPA, HIPAA, and PHI standards, while helping drive continuous LEAN quality improvement.

Qualifications

The Youth & Student Advocate: You have a genuine passion for pediatric care, community health, and ensuring rural youth have equitable access to care and academic success.

The Collaborative Leader: You thrive when working alongside multidisciplinary teams—from district leadership, teachers, and social workers to primary care physicians and public health officers.

The Compassionate Communicator: You can explain complex health concepts clearly to non-medical staff, families, and students with empathy, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.

The Self-Starter & Systems Thinker: You are comfortable prioritizing your schedule independently while traveling between school sites, clinics, and community spaces across the county.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon.
• Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel regionally between participating school districts.
• Confidentiality: Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality under FERPA, HIPAA, and PHI privacy laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience in school nursing, pediatric care, case management, community/public health, or outpatient care coordination.
• Experience working with rural, diverse, or underserved populations and managing pediatric chronic conditions.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) and student health data software.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work takes place across schools, clinics, student homes, and remote/hybrid offices.
• Daily schedules generally align with the instructional school year calendar, with potential administrative and regional extensions.
• Frequent regional travel between school sites is required.
• Involves sitting, standing, walking, moving quickly around school facilities, lifting up to 35 lbs, and potential exposure to communicable illnesses under standard safety protocols.

Benefits

• Employee health insurance 100% paid by Winding Waters
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and mental health care discounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% match
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Federal Loan Repayment options
• Life Flight Coverage

Pay

$34–$49 per hour (commensurate with experience).