Montesano - Jr/Sr High School Nurse

Montesano Jr/Sr High School is seeking a school nurse to provide comprehensive health care services to junior and senior high school students. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse student population, including students with disabilities, in a school-based clinical setting.

Clinical Setting

This is a full-time school nurse position serving a junior and senior high school population. You will work independently to manage student health needs, develop individualized health care plans, and coordinate with parents, physicians, faculty, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid, medications, and specialized medical treatment to ill, medically fragile, and injured students
• Develop individual and emergency health care plans to address student health needs and implement health care directions from parents and physicians
• Assist in screening programs including hearing, vision, blood pressure, and athletic physicals as needed
• Conduct required training and reporting
• Maintain accurate health records and utilize computer systems for documentation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington State LPN license (RN preferred)
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and evidence of insurability
• Hepatitis B Series 3 vaccination, MMR series, and immunity documentation
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• WSP/FBI background clearance
• Ability to work with children and provide nurturing care
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administrators
• Ability to accurately complete job duties with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs up to 50 lbs
• Physical demands of the job may include significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous school nurse experience working with children and students, including students with disabilities
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency

Schedule

• 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Annual contract, 194 days (10 paid holidays included)
• Anticipated start date: as early as October 19, 2026

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly non-represented salary placement: $40.17 - $46.35 per hour (current school year rate based on qualifications)
• SEBB insurance
• PFML (Paid Family and Medical Leave)
• Washington DRS (Department of Retirement Systems)
• Paid days off: 12 sick days and 2 personal days