School Nurse

Liberty School District; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane International Academy is seeking an experienced school nurse to oversee student health and wellbeing. The role reports to the Director of Operations and supports a K-12 student population in a rigorous international school setting.

The ideal candidate holds RN licensure in Washington (RN preferred; LPN/CNA/Medical Assistant acceptable) and brings 3+ years of pediatric nursing or medical experience. Strong collaboration with families and staff is required to coordinate care and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nursing or medical experience with children and adolescents (ages 5–18).
• Must hold valid certification/licensure applicable to the role in Washington state.
• RN preferred; may be an LPN, CNA or Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Care & Case Management: identify health care needs, develop and implement care plans, emergency action plans, administer medications and monitor health-related classroom adaptations.
• Health Program Coordination: ensure mandated health services compliance, immunization reviews, and proper documentation; monitor disease prevention and outbreak protocols; provide staff training for medication administration, diabetic care management, and First Aid/CPR (RN only).
• Collaboration & Advocacy: act as liaison between school, families, and health providers; serve as health consultant for staff and participate in IEP/504 team meetings (RN only).
• Supervision: position reports to the Director of Operations.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education & training

Communication with families

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant

Job description

Spokane International Academy is seeking an experienced nurse to oversee the health and well being of our student population. The position requires a self-motivated, team-oriented professional who truly enjoys working with young people and values education. This person will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Spokane International Academy is a rigorous K-12th grade international school that empowers all students with the academic skills, essential habits for success and global competence necessary to completed advanced courses in high school and a four-year college degree in order to become leaders who can powerfully transform their communities.

Essential Functions

Direct Student Care & Case Management

• Identify and Assess: Recognize health care needs within the student population and implement plans to meet them.
• Emergency Response: Develop and execute emergency action plans for students at risk of medical crises.
• Medication & Procedures: Administer medications as needed and monitor students requiring invasive procedures or health-related classroom adaptations (IHPs).
• Clinical Appraisals: Provide periodic health appraisals for students with identified or suspected health problems.

Health Program Coordination

• Compliance: Ensure the school adheres to mandated health services, including immunization reviews and professional documentation standards.
• Disease Control: Monitor and manage communicable disease prevention and outbreak protocols.
• Training: Develop and provide staff training for medication administration, diabetic care management, and First Aid/CPR. (RN only)

Collaboration & Advocacy

• Liaison: Act as the bridge between the school, families, and local health providers to ensure optimal student wellness.
• Consultation: Serve as a health consultant for school personnel and participate in IEP or Section 504 multidisciplinary team meetings. (RN only)

Supervision

This position works towards a common operational goal and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Education

RN preferred, but may be an LPN, CNA, or Medical Assistant.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of nursing or medical experience with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) is highly recommended.

Licensure

Must hold valid certification/licensure applicable to the role in Washington state.