2026-27 - School Nurse

Federal Way Public Schools; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Nurse to promote student health and safety. The role involves assessing student health needs, coordinating care plans, conducting screenings, and educating the school community on health matters. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have a Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate. Experience in school nursing or health education is preferred. This is a school year position, working closely with students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
• Must have Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate.
• Experience in school nursing or health education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health needs and provide nursing care plans.
• Manage student health and immunization records.
• Consult with students and parents on health needs.
• Conduct health education programs for students.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well‑being and academic success of students. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems. School nurses work within and outside the school district to develop, monitor, and assess outcomes of nursing care plans. The certificated nurse assists in the development and evaluation of IEP and 504 plans of students with health needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Standard I: Nursing Process

• Uses a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice
• Provide written Nursing Care Plan for students with significant health problems.
• Assess student health needs, recommend appropriate action and monitor communicable diseases and other illness.
• Involvement in CPS referrals in conjunction with counselors, administration and other staff. Nursing evaluation is required in all cases involving physical injury.
• Assess needs of students with long‑term illness or injury by collaborating with health care providers, student and family including home visits when necessary, to coordinate home instruction as needed.
• Initiate involvement of outside resources to help with individual student health issues.

Standard II: Program Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program
• Oversee accurate maintenance of student health and immunization records.
• Conduct screening programs for vision, hearing and scoliosis.
• Consult with students, parents and staff regarding health needs and services.
• Complete written reports as required by State or local agencies.
• Work with the State Health department in the control of communicable diseases.
• Act as liaison between home, school and community resources regarding health issues.
• Maintain standard health room procedures with cooperation of Health services assistants, office staff and Principal for day‑to‑day health room management including medication administration, first aid, illness procedures, BECCA and attendance issues.

Standard III: Professional Responsibilities

• Identifies, delineates and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, pursues continued professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Participate in continuing professional education through attendance at classes, conferences, etc. Keep apprised of current legislation pertaining to school nurses.
• Participate in professional conferences with community agencies.
• Serve as a resource to staff, students, and/or parents concerning health issues.
• Maintain confidentiality within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters of Health and Education.

Standard IV: Health Education

• Assist students, families and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education.
• Consult and assist classroom staff with health curriculum, i.e., HIV/AIDS, BAT, Family Life, Babysitting.
• Conduct in‑service training for staff regarding Diabetes, Medication Administration, Epi‑pen use, bloodborne pathogens, first aid and/or other health matters.
• Provide health counseling and information on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate

Additional Requirements

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in school nursing or health education

Condition of Employment

• Criminal background clearance

Knowledge Of

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non‑instructional human dynamics
• Standards‑based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• School board policies and procedures

Ability To

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software
• Provide instructional leadership
• Organize and set priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom
• Apply current trends and practices in education
• Teach in a multi‑cultural and mainstream setting
• Use technology to enhance instruction
• Be fair and consistent with all students
• Provide guidance and assistance to students
• Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

EEO STATEMENT

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.