School Nurse

Job Type: Part-time

About the role

The Consultant, School Nursing directly reports to the Director, Special Education and Student Services and will primarily be responsible for leading, directing, advocating, and overseeing the operations associated with services provided related to school nursing. The Consultant will collaborate with other Agency staff to develop and provide professional development to partnering school nurses as well as be an ongoing resource to them.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant on school nursing services and activities for CESA 6 alternative schools.
• Communicate with and respond to partnering school districts and school nurses in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
• Represent the Agency and school districts to DPI pertaining to School Nursing.
• Take responsibility for professional growth based on feedback, research, and best practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of school nursing is required.
• Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing as a Registered Nurse (75) is preferred.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED. CPR instructor certified preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental and health needs of school-age children.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies on state and federal laws related to programming for Special Education.

Skills

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Process-oriented.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Remain flexible to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients.
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Advanced computer skills, including email, word processing, and virtual meeting facilitation.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private, and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers, and community.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.

Work Environment

• Ability to work from multiple settings, including varied agency, school, or work-related sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing.
• The employee is required to drive to agency buildings.
• The employee may occasionally lift or move equipment up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Wellness Program
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays