| Location | WI |
The Verona Area School District is seeking applicants for the following position:
Special Needs Nurse
District Wide
.90 FTE to .94 FTE (depending on student schedule and bus route)
This position provides direct 1:1 nursing service to an assigned student with complex medical needs to ensure the student's health, safety, and access to educational programming.
Duties include but are not limited to: Continuous direct care and health monitoring for an assigned student during the school day and during transport. Implement specialized nursing procedures-such as respiratory care, seizure management, gastrostomy feedings, and medication administration-in accordance with physician orders, District procedures, and nursing standards. Develop and manage Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), assist with daily living activities, operate adaptive equipment, and respond swiftly to medical emergencies.
A key aspect of this position includes collaborating closely with families, healthcare providers, and the educational team to support the student''s learning and inclusion, while maintaining precise, confidential medical records and providing health guidance to school staff.
Qualifications
TOTAL REWARDS
The district has a competitive total rewards program with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. More information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Db93GGmjUDM4hsriayLzQg2lO5tTJOOJ/view
The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district. Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community. All roles at the Verona Area School District have a direct impact on students and our north star where all students will achieve disciplinary literacy.
In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.
All employees must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.
To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/#/
DEADLINE: Application materials will be until the position is filled.
JOB RIDE ASSISTANCE: If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA''s Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/
The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.