School Nurse - Special Services

Special Services; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moses Lake School District 161 is seeking a qualified School Nurse to join the Special Services team in Moses Lake, WA. The role focuses on direct student health care, case management, and collaboration with families and the school community to support academic success and safety.

Responsibilities include health assessments, referrals, care planning (IEPs/IHPs as applicable), and coordination with medical homes.

Qualifications

• WA State RN license verified and unencumbered.
• BSN from an accredited program.
• ESA Certification - School Nurse (WA).
• Completion of school nurse induction program.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and agencies as needed.
• Valid WA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and provides for the physical and emotional health needs of students during the school day and school-sponsored activities.
• Assesses the health of students as related to the educational process.
• Initiates referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs and provides follow up.
• Communicates health concerns which may impact learning to appropriate school staff.
• Uses student-centered, evidence-based practice to inform student care.
• Advocates for individual students to empower self-management and learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Adaptability

Education

BSN degree

ESA Certification - School Nurse

Nursing induction program

Tools

K-12 SIS

Word processing

Job description

School Nurse - Special Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973477
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary & Benefits

DESCRIPTION:

The National Association of School Nurses defines school nursing as: "A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning." 1 The role, responsibilities and scope of practice of the school nurse are defined by Washington (WA) State laws and regulations, state and national nursing standards, and district policies and procedures. Essential components of the role include direct student care and care oversight; student and family health education; student case management; screening and referring students to needed services; employee training; promoting health; ensuring a healthy school environment; and providing leadership for the health services program. This is an exempt position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Verified, unencumbered WA State RN license
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Washington State Educational Support Associate (ESA) Certification - School Nurse
• Completion of school nurse induction program
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and agencies when necessary.
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Promote team building.
• Demonstrate student advocacy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish
• National Certified School Nurse credential
• School nurse experience in a K - 12 school setting

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Meets or exceeds performance expectations in competence in role responsibilities and quality and quantity of work.
• Knowledge of WA State laws and professional standards related to school health regulations and services.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards, principles, and practices within a school environment to include medically fragile student health needs, human anatomy and physiology, child growth and development, basic pharmacology, medical terminology, and infection control measures.
• Knowledge and skills of nursing procedures, including, but not limited to: catheterizations, suctioning, IV’s, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care and feedings, nebulizers, insulin pump management.
• Knowledge and skills to conduct and interpret health screenings and physical examinations.
• Knowledge of and ability to practice confidentiality standards in a school setting.
• Demonstrates, supports and follows district values and policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of work duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and outside agencies.
• Ability to function independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to provide services to students, staff and families without discrimination of any kind.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and positively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates proficient computer applications skills, including K-12 student information systems
• CPR/AED certifications; appropriate response to illness and injury.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses and provides for the physical and emotional health needs of students during the school day and school-sponsored activities within the scope of school nurse practice.
• Assesses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process.
• Initiates referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs and provides follow up.
• Communicates health concerns which may impact learning to appropriate school staff.
• Uses student-centered, evidence-based practice and performance data to inform student care.
• Advocates for individual students, encouraging student self-empowerment, self-management, problem solving and effective communication.
• Integrates ethical and equitable provisions into all areas of practice; preserves and protects student and family autonomy, dignity, privacy, and other rights sensitive to diversity in the school setting.
• Develops plans for student care based on nursing assessment, including interventions, identification of outcomes, and evaluation of care:
• Develops individual emergency plans (IEPs) for all students with life-threatening medical conditions;
• Develops individual health plans (IHPs) for medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments or medication administration.
• Trains and delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel, including medication administration, nursing treatments, emergency response and documentation, as permitted by law. Performs professional nursing tasks, including medication administration, treatments and emergency response services when on site/as time permits.
• Coordinates student health care between the student’s medical home, family and school.
• Communicates fluently with both educational and medical professionals and staff.
• Maintains comprehensive health services documentation of student plans, assessments, interventions (including medications and procedures) and outcomes.
• Participates in data management processes, including collection, reporting and analysis of student health data.
• Provides a safe and healthy school environment through infection prevention and control measures, including monitoring and surveillance; serves as liaison between school district and local public health.
• Assists students and families with locating health care support and identified social determinants of health needs.
• Completes district assignments and submits reports and/or records within timelines.
• Maintains school health room supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - STAFFING/FUNDING DEPENDENT

• Provides consultation and facilitation of state-mandated health screenings, including referral and follow up.
• Provides consultation and facilitation of state-mandated student immunization compliance.
• Provides health counseling and crisis intervention for students, if needed.
• Provides nursing consultation regarding students in special education and/or needing health-related accommodations for access to education.
• Serves as consultant to other school district professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors.
• Provides health advice to multi-disciplinary school teams, such as the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Committee, 504 Committee, and assists in education and accommodations plan development.
• Provides health education directly to students and families or in collaboration with school staff.
• Assists district administrators in review and development of health services policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with district administrators and staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, affirmative action, and equal opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail] ; OR Section 504/ADA coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Samantha Burgess , Director of Special Services
• Special Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]