Registered Nurse (RN) - School Health Services | $50-55/hr
Spokane, Washington
Posted Aug 27
- Unit and setting
- Infusion · School
- License
- RN licenseValid WA Registered Nursing License in good standing.
- Term
- Local Contract
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid WA Registered Nursing License in good standing.
- Certification
- Experience with IV infusion, medication administration, phlebotomy, and basic life support (BLS).
- Experience
- Proven experience working in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home care environments.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of pediatric and geriatric care practices including Alzheimer's care, dementia care, and memory care.
- Also asks
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students of all ages, staff members, and families.
Preferred
- Also asks
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner is highly preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Washington agency rolesWashington agency postings that state pay run $32/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $52/hr, across 34 postings.
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Epic
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
School & Camp is a specialty you move into. Some states add a school nurse certificate to the RN.
Original listing
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Join our dynamic school health team as a Registered Nurse (RN), where your expertise will directly impact student well-being and safety. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care within the school setting, ensuring students receive timely, compassionate, and professional health services. Your energetic approach and critical thinking skills will help create a healthy learning environment, promoting student success and wellness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with students, staff, and families while utilizing your broad nursing skills in a fast-paced educational setting.
Duties
- Conduct initial health assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history reviews for students.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments following established protocols and HIPAA confidentiality policies.
- Manage acute health issues such as injuries, illnesses, or emergencies by providing first aid or triage assessments.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Athenahealth.
- Collaborate with school staff to develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions or disabilities.
- Support students with complex medical needs such as tube feeding, catheter care, or ventilator management.
- Educate students and staff on health topics including hygiene, disease prevention, and emergency procedures.
Requirements
- Valid WA Registered Nursing License in good standing.
- Proven experience working in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home care environments.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of pediatric and geriatric care practices including Alzheimer's care, dementia care, and memory care.
- Experience with IV infusion, medication administration, phlebotomy, and basic life support (BLS).
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students of all ages, staff members, and families.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students through dedicated nursing care! We value energetic professionals who are committed to fostering a safe and healthy school environment while utilizing their diverse clinical skills across various healthcare settings.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Spokane, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,215/mo
- Household income
- $70,064/yr, all local households, not nurse pay