We are pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for a Regular 1.0 FTE School Nurse position on our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team that supports the efforts of making success possible for all Redmond students. Redmond School District serves more than 7,000 students from Redmond, Alfalfa, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne, and Tumalo. The District operates seven K-5 elementary schools, one specialized learning center, two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools. Learn more about Redmond School District online at www.redmondschools.org. Redmond School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, or age in its programs and activities. Redmond is a phenomenal community www.visitredmondoregon.com that strongly supports their school district. A full job description, including minimum qualifications, may be viewed at the following link: School Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

The school nurse performs their work within the complex, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable setting of the school. The school nurse acts as a care provider, advocate, change agent, teacher, manager, and educator. The school nurse collaborates with other education and health care professionals to provide optimal school nursing care to the school community. The school nurse works to promote the health of students through prevention, case finding, early intervention, and remediation of specific health problems. Provision of direct services to special needs students and provision of health counseling and health instruction for faculty, staff, and students are also key components of the position.