School Nurse - Ages 3-5 - Salem, OR - Pediatric Developmental Services

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Nurse. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

**NCSP or State School Nurse license required**

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

SCHOOL NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing health care initiatives in the school.
• Managing minor daily health issues for students and staff, as needed.
• Performing hearing and vision screenings for students, as directed by health officials.
• Storing and Dispensing prescription medicine to students during school hours.
• Teaching health and nutrition classes to students that is a part of the state's preset curriculum.
• Managing immunization records for students, among other professional duties.

SCHOOL NURSE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Nurse as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school nurses, psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.