School Nurse 26/27 School Year

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Spanaway, WA is seeking a dedicated School Nurse who will provide essential health services and ensure compliance with immunization requirements. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have valid state certifications. Responsibilities include conducting health screenings, maintaining health records, and collaborating with educational teams. The role emphasizes effective communication, ability to work under pressure, and the leadership potential to influence the health of students within educational settings.

Qualifications

• Required bachelor's degree in nursing and appropriate certifications.
• Experience in a school nursing role preferred.
• Proficient in managing health records and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services to students in education programs.
• Ensure students comply with immunization standards.
• Maintain health records for special education students.
• Perform health screenings like vision and hearing tests.
• Conduct health-related inservices for staff and students.
• Collaborate with IEP teams across the district.
• Submit Medicaid paperwork timely.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Knowledge in medication administration

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Washington State ESA certification for School Nurse

Valid Registered Nurse license for Washington

Job description

Overview

The Bethel School District is seeking School Nurse applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

General Summary

School Nurses provide health services for the general and special education programs; ensure compliance of students immunizations; assemble, organize and maintain records, files and supplies related to the health of special education students; test and record vision, hearing, height and weight of students; conduct health-related inservice for staff and/or students as needed; serve and work cooperatively as a multi-disciplinary/IEP team member throughout the district; maintain, complete and submit Medicaid paperwork in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services for general and special education programs.
• Ensure compliance with student immunizations.
• Assemble, organize and maintain health records, files, and supplies for health services.
• Test and record vision, hearing, height and weight of students.
• Conduct health-related inservices for staff and/or students as needed.
• Collaborate as a multi-disciplinary/IEP team member across the district.
• Maintain, complete and submit Medicaid paperwork in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Washington State ESA certification for School Nurse required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Washington.

Desired Qualifications/Characteristics

• CPR and First Aid certification, and the capability to administer first aid when needed.
• Current knowledge and skill in administration of medication in accordance with state law.
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.
• Ability to demonstrate safe nursing care, reflecting the philosophy, purpose and standard of current law.
• Ability to demonstrate adequate knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social health and disease entities.
• Ability to work under pressure and be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.
• Work cooperatively with administrators, other school nurses, volunteers, staff members and the community in selected health services activities.

Unit Affiliation

Bethel Education Association

Wages And Benefits

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• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy: Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure

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