Nurse

Job Description: The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of: School Nurse, Middle School for Deadline for Applications: Until filled Qualifications: Certification as an LPN or RN Length of Employment: 9 months Salary: Starting rate is $20.75/hour for LPN and $22.75/hour for RN, with possibility of increase based on education and experience. Benefits offered include: Paid Time Off; Health, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary benefits; district sponsored life insurance; enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Promotes and protects the optimal health status of school-age children Provides health assessments Obtains a health history and keeps track of students' vaccination records Screens and evaluates findings of deficits in vision, hearing, growth, etc. Develops and implements a student health plan when needed Utilizes existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases) Works collaboratively with other nurses in the district Dispenses students' prescribed medications Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene Tracks visits to health room and documents all visits Other duties as needed to meet needs of students in building Applicants should: Complete an application through Frontline found on the district website. Submit a letter of interest, resume, evidence of certification, and three (3) current letters of recommendation. The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.