Regional School Nurse Care Manager

Job Title: Regional School Nurse Care Manager
Location: Wallowa County, Oregon
Reports To: Public Health Officer/Nursing Director
Department: Public Health
Status: Full-time
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on youth, families,
and rural health equity?
Do you want to be the vital bridge connecting local schools, clinical care teams, and
homes across our beautiful community?
Winding Waters Clinic is looking for a dedicated Regional School Nurse / Pediatric
Nurse Care Manager to join our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered,
and community-wide care across Wallowa County. In this dynamic, dual-impact role,
you will lead comprehensive school health programs across four school districts while
providing specialized pediatric care management to ensure every child has the care,
support, and resources they need to thrive.
About Winding Waters
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Patient-Centered Primary Care
Home dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our rural communities in
Wallowa County. We believe in Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment. When
you join us, you join a supportive, team-based environment committed to high-quality,
compassionate care and continuous quality improvement.
What You Will Do
Guided by the NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice, you will
balance your time across two essential environments:
In the Schools (Regional School Nurse)
● Student-Centered Nursing Care: Deliver evidence-based school nursing
services, manage acute illness/injuries, support chronic conditions, and create
Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).
● Delegation & Training: Serve as the clinical nursing expert, delegating tasks
and building capacity among school staff, health room aides, and educators.
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● System & School Health Improvement: Serve on district School Health
Improvement Teams, collaborate with the Oregon School Nurses Association
(OSNA), and help evaluate health services using the Oregon School Nurse
Acuity Tool.
● Population Health & Screenings: Lead mandated health screenings (vision,
hearing, dental), track immunizations, monitor communicable diseases, and
support infection control and emergency planning.
In the Clinic & Community (Pediatric Nurse Care Manager)
● Holistic Care Coordination: Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams,
specialists, primary care, and public health to address youth physical,
psychological, and developmental needs.
● Bridging Clinical & Home Care: Partner with Community Health Workers to
assist families with health transitions, chronic disease management, and
navigating local resources.
● Advocacy & Support: Act as a champion for youth and families in healthcare
and educational settings, including IEP and Section 504 plan processes.
● Quality & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in electronic health systems
(OCHIN, ALERT, SNAP) strictly adhering to FERPA, HIPAA, and PHI standards,
while helping drive continuous LEAN quality improvement.
Who You Are
● The Youth & Student Advocate: You have a genuine passion for pediatric care,
community health, and ensuring rural youth have equitable access to care and
academic success.
● The Collaborative Leader: You thrive when working alongside multidisciplinary
teams—from district leadership, teachers, and social workers to primary care
physicians and public health officers.
● The Compassionate Communicator: You can explain complex health concepts
clearly to non-medical staff, families, and students with empathy, cultural humility,
and trauma-informed care.
● The Self-Starter & Systems Thinker: You are comfortable prioritizing your
schedule independently while traveling between school sites, clinics, and
community spaces across the county.
Qualifications
Required:
● Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
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● Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State
of Oregon.
● Travel: Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel
regionally between participating school districts.
● Confidentiality: Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality under
FERPA, HIPAA, and PHI privacy laws.
Preferred:
● 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience in school nursing, pediatric care, case
management, community/public health, or outpatient care coordination.
● Experience working with rural, diverse, or underserved populations and
managing pediatric chronic conditions.
● Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) and student health data
software.
● Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
● Work takes place across schools, clinics, student homes, and remote/hybrid
offices.
● Daily schedules generally align with the instructional school year calendar, with
potential administrative and regional extensions.
● Frequent regional travel between school sites is required.
● Involves sitting, standing, walking, moving quickly around school facilities, lifting
up to 35 lbs, and potential exposure to communicable illnesses under standard
safety protocols.
Why Join Our Team?
● Meaningful Regional Impact: Your hands-on clinical advocacy and leadership
directly shape the health, safety, and educational success of youth across
Wallowa County.
● Supportive & Team-Based Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals in
a collaborative LEAN learning environment that values your growth.
Compensation & Benefits
● Wage: $34–$49 per hour (commensurate with experience).
● Comprehensive Benefits Package:
○ Employee health insurance 100% paid by Winding Waters
○ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

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○ Medical, dental, and mental health care discounts
○ 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% match
○ Continuing education reimbursement
○ Federal Loan Repayment options
○ Life Flight Coverage
○ A team-based approach to healing!

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to
jessie.michaelson@windingwaters.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Winding Waters Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating
a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.