JOB ID 1508: DISTRICT NURSE - CERTIFICATED

ul liPosition Type: District Wide/ DISTRICT NURSE /li liDate Posted: 8/31/2026 /li liLocation: DISTRICT WIDE /li liDate Available: WHEN FILLED /li liClosing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED /li /ul h3Contract Details /h3 pThis posting is for one (1), continuing, 1.2 FTE District Nurse position with six (6) additional working days to be scheduled with the Executive Director of Student Services. A Education Support Associate (ESA) certificate with an endorsement of School Nurse is required. Conditional ESA School Nurses will be considered. This assignment supports the district's school nursing and health attendant teams. Responsible for ensuring nursing sub coverage in buildings and on required transportation. Staff health plan training prior to the start of the school year and during the year. This position has This position is benefits and retirement eligible, eligibility will be determined upon hire. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option.Any anticipated overtime requires prior approvaland this position does not accrue comp-time. /p h3Work Location /h3 pDistrictwide /p h3Work Schedule /h3 pMonday through Friday /p h3Work Hours /h3 p7:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., 9 HOURS DAILY /p h3Wage/Step Range based on annual 1.0 FTE /h3 p$76,699 to $144,971 /p h3School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) /h3 h3Department of Retirement (DRS) /h3 p TRS plans 2 or 3 for Certificated Staff. /p h3Salary Schedules and Collective Bargaining Agreement /h3 h3Select /h3 p GFEA Salary Schedule for Certificated staff /p h3SCHOOL NURSEGENERAL SUMMARY /h3 pProvide a wide range of health related services for the school community including health education, health intervention, and promotion of a health environment; implement a health program that will respond to each student's unique developmental health needs, contribute to a safe and healthy school environment, ensure that health needs are recognized and planned for in the total school program, and meet state and federal health- related requirements. /p h3TYPICAL FUNCTIONS /h3 pTo effectively perform the essential functions of any position with the District, regular attendance is required and expected. Typical duties for the school nurse may include: /p ul liImplement and may develop systems for establishing and maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records for all students consistent with school policies, administrative direction, and state and federal requirements. /li liDevelops and supervises initial and follow-up hearing and vision screening procedures. /li liImplements systems and procedures for compliance with the state immunization requirements. /li liProvides examinations and evaluations when services are requested and makes appropriate referrals. /li liActs as liaison with the medical community. /li liServes as a professional resource and consultant in cooperation with district administration for identifying, evaluating, and providing services for all students. /li liWorks with health care professionals and school personnel to provide appropriate educational services. /li liInstructs and supervises school personnel on the delivery of prescribed services. /li liWorks in collaboration with the special education department to arrange for home-hospital tutoring for designated students. /li liObserves students in the classroom on an as-needed basis. /li liAssists with the development of systems and procedures for the acquisition, management, and inventory of health equipment, supplies, and materials. /li liActs as resource person for school secretaries and/or office personnel who are responsible for emergency first- aid treatment. /li liMakes home visits when health problems indicate a need to communicate with parents in the home setting. /li liAttends committee meetings and conferences regarding health services on an alternating schedule with second nurse. /li liOversee all aspects of health room attendant responsibilities. Acts as a resource for health room attendants. /li liParticipates in staffing for students as part of the building team. /li liMaximize student learning potential in a safe and healthful environment /li liAccurately record services rendered, interpret and explain records, reports activates, healthcare plans accommodations and medical interventions. /li liIdentify all health related barriers to learning, i.e. at risk behaviors, financial, cultural, and economical. /li liIdentify health and community resources and coordinate/facilitate services for students and staff. /li liCoordinate community health educators for classroom presentations or schoolwide assemblies. /li liTeach self-care skills to students and assist in modifying the environment to promote self-care. /li /ul h3REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS /h3 pDirector of Student Services /p h3MENTAL DEMANDS /h3 pRequires above average ability reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills; requires knowledge and understanding of laws and policies related to nursing in Washington State schools; requires ability to interpret and implement written instructions and accurately complete written reports, records, etc.; may experience frequent interruptions; requires adaptability and flexibility to work with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities and/or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; requires patience and understanding when working under stressful situations and when working with students with special needs; may be required to calm distraught, angry or hostile students; requires cooperation and ability to work as a team member; requires efficient, adept organizational and time management skills. /p h3PHYSICAL DEMANDS /h3 pRequires mobility (standing, walking, etc.); requires twisting upper torso and neck and slight bending forward without restrictions; occasional bending at waist to ground; requires good visual and hearing ability; exposure to infectious diseases carried by students; exposure to bodily fluids of any nature; exposure to student noise levels; may be required to lift and position students and assist with personal hygiene/toileting; may require prolonged standing, sitting, bending (stooping); may require restraining out of control students; may require assisting students with physical activities; requires mobility throughout district by motor vehicle. /p h3MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS /h3 pEducation and Experience - BS in Nursing; Valid Washington State license as a registered nurse (RN); experience in the school environment is desirable. Licenses/Special Requirements -Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required); proof of ability to work in the United States; valid Washington State driver's license, current CPR first aid cards and HIV/AIDS training. /p h3CONDITIONS /h3 pThe preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr