Registered Nurse - NW Outdoor Science School - Spring 2026 in St Helens

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

General Description: The Outdoor School Registered Nurse provides nursing assessments, health screenings, health counseling, treatment of minor injuries or ailments, medication administration, and referral services for more in-depth medical service. The RN position is located at one of five Outdoor School sites and may be assigned to provide health services to numerous students at various campsites within the Northwest Outdoor Science School, and the assignments can change, depending on emerging student health needs. Ideal candidates for this position have interest in the field of pediatrics, interest in working in outdoor education, and desire living in close knit communities while practicing as a Registered Nurse. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. This position requires the employee to live on-site during the work week Monday-Friday. Room and board are provided. Our program operates at multiple sites in Northwest Oregon near the following communities; Vernonia, Salem, Cloverdale, Rockaway Beach, and Welches. This position is seasonal, but there may be an opportunity available to continue employment in future sessions. The employee will be compensated 50 hours per week. Weekly schedules vary from Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonal camp-based nature of this position, it is exempt from state overtime wage regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license and licensed to practice in the state of Oregon.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and accompanying automobile insurance with ability to travel to site every week during the season.
• Preferred experience with interpreting public health guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, doctors, medical facility personnel, mental health professionals, parents/families, and students.
• Ability to self-regulate emotions and have technical skills to successfully respond to emergencies.
• Ability to effectively perform in a residential work environment, five days a week.
• Confer regularly with site supervisor and/or nursing coordinator.
• Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide health supervision, counseling and leadership.
• Coordinate with students, families, school personnel, and community resources to manage students with chronic and acute health issues such as asthma, life-threatening allergies, concussion management, substance misuse, and mental health.
• Adhere to safety practices, administer first aid handling hazardous materials, operate equipment used for cleaning, and operate standard office equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, promote child centered environment, and record keeping.
• Maintain facilities for dispensary and infirmary care.
• Administer current and appropriate first aid as needed.
• Administer all medications and treatments according to physician’s order.
• Retain and dispense all medications to students and counselors as prescribed.
• Assess illness and accidents and determine appropriate treatment or referral to physician or hospital.
• Make decisions on whether students should be sent home for medical reasons or remain at the Outdoor School.
• Keep record of all drugs, medicines, and first-aid treatments in ledger and electronic databases as required.
• File accident reports with supervisor.
• Support, comfort, and protect students who may have difficulty adjusting to Outdoor Science School and being away from home.
• Oversee the safe and healthful operation of the Outdoor Science School site.
• Serve as “health advisor” to Outdoor Science School staff, teachers, kitchen staff, counselors and students, increasing their awareness of good health and safety practices.
• Perform collateral duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Be involved in all phases of the Outdoor Science School program as needed.
• Maintain strong links with the state and local health department to reduce the risk of infectious disease, mental health concerns, substance misuse disorders, health education, screenings, referrals and follow up.
• Partner with the local health department to integrate current public health information into health and safety planning.
• Communicate with site supervisors and the Outdoor Science School Nurse Coordinator regarding new public health policies and procedures.
• Assure that Outdoor Science School site health policies and procedures adhere to federal, state, and current standards of the Nursing Practice Act, and are correctly implemented throughout the school system.
• Serve as a leader in the Outdoor Science School for communicable disease control.

Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.