Temporary- School Nurse - RN or LPN @ West Valley High School

West Valley High School and Innovation Center seek a temporary school nurse (RN or LPN) to provide comprehensive health services for students. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on student health and wellness through emergency care planning, health education, and coordination with families and school staff.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school-based health setting serving high school students at West Valley High School and Innovation Center. The role requires collaboration with school staff, families, health professionals, and the District Lead Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct health services to students based on individual health needs
• Oversee the school health room
• Develop and maintain Emergency Care Plans for students with life-threatening conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and other chronic health conditions
• Review medication schedules for students on a monthly basis and review Emergency Care Plans annually
• Work with staff and families to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans for students with disabilities
• Educate school staff, including transportation and child nutrition personnel, regarding student Emergency Care Plans
• Coordinate transitions between school buildings (e.g., elementary to middle school)
• Facilitate staff training on asthma symptoms, treatment, and monitoring per RCW 281.210.370
• Facilitate staff training on anaphylaxis prevention per District Policy 3420
• Facilitate staff training on gastro-tube feeding and other specialized health procedures as needed
• Facilitate annual HIV/AIDS education for students in grades 5-12 per RCW 28A.230.070(1)
• Serve as a classroom guest speaker for sexual health education units as needed
• Train, supervise, and delegate medication administration authority to designated staff members per school district policy
• Coordinate health screenings (vision and hearing) with school staff and train volunteers on screening procedures
• Document all activities to meet state and district health services regulations
• Document medication errors and omissions in accordance with district policy
• Monitor student compliance with immunization requirements per district policy and state law
• Communicate regularly with the District Lead Nurse, health professionals, families, and school staff regarding student health needs and state/district requirements
• Serve as a resource for information on communicable diseases, infectious disease, immunizations, and preventive medicine
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with a 1/2-hour unpaid lunch break

Physical Requirements

The position requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and assisting with lifting over 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling is required. Significant fine finger dexterity is necessary. The typical workday involves approximately 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The work environment is generally hazard-free and clean.

Required Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Adaptability and ability to work effectively with people

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Bilingual proficiency

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment to the school health program, ability to work as a team member, effective communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and commitment to modeling acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all individuals.

Benefits

Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS, or TERS), paid sick leave, personal leave, paid holidays (for 260-day employees), vacation (for 260-day employees), and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).