Substitute - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bethel School District 403; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District 403 is seeking a Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the school nurse by providing nursing care and maintaining student health records. Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing student health needs, and maintaining accurate health documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid LPN license and have experience in health care settings. Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential. The position offers flexible hours as needed across district-wide assignments.

Qualifications

• LPN license is required.
• Experience maintaining accurate records is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to individual health care plans.
• Maintain student health records confidentially.
• Assess student injuries or illness and provide first aid.

Skills

Record keeping skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to handle crises

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Previous experience in health care

Job description

Substitute - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) JobID: 14434

• Position Type: Substitutes / Substitutes - Classified
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: DISTRICT WIDE
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date: 05/31/2027

Position hours and days vary.

Pay for position: 2025-26 Salary - Level 10 - $27.89/hour

Please upload your Washington State Department of Health LPN license to your application.

This position's responsibilities are to provide a wide variety of support to the school nurse by providing nursing care as outlined in health care plans, maintaining student health records, assessing the health needs of students to provide first aid or referrals, and assisting in nursing procedures. The LPN provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Other responsibilities include maintaining computer records and lists, securing required health records from parents, maintaining health room supplies and providing a variety of clerical support to the school office.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care as delegated by school nurse and as outlined in individual health care plans. Nursing care may include non-oral medications, mixing medications, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric and J-tube feedings, suctioning and tracheotomy care, feeding and medication by G-tube, performing clean intermittent catheterization, providing nebulizer treatments, and other nursing care appropriate for an LPN. Health care plans are developed and monitored by the school nurse.
• Maintains student health records; creates new records; updates health information; ensures that health records are maintained in confidential manner.
• May maintain student attendance records; track attendance; verify and process student absence excuses; may maintain and report lunch count; informs administrator, school nurse, and/or parents of student absences.
• Attends to student health needs; assesses injuries or illness to determine appropriate action; provides basic first aid; refers students to health care professionals as needed. Determines need for nurse's advice; calls nurse for assistance as necessary; may call for emergency assistance. Calls parents regarding student accidents or illness as needed; arranges transportation home as necessary.
• Gathers, assesses and records immunization information; gathers health data for state reports such as scoliosis, immunization, vision, and hearing. Contacts parents or schools as needed to secure health records and immunization compliance in accordance with district procedures and timelines. Maintains documentation of parental contacts. Prepares forms for reporting purposes.
• Compiles health records, cards and lists; provides reports as requested. Maintains health room log. Completes accident reports and distributes them appropriately. Compiles, updates, and distributes health concerns list.
• Records health screening results for each student. Is responsible for organizing health screenings. Assists school nurse with screenings, may train volunteers to assist with screenings.
• Administers medication to students as directed by physician, according to district policy procedures and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains appropriate records.
• Maintains inventory of health room supplies; prepares supply orders; receives, verifies and stocks supplies.
• Monitors student behavior in the health room; corrects behavior as necessary; monitors individual health room use to prevent abuses.
• Reports situations such as pregnancy, substance abuse, or physical abuse to appropriate school staff for follow‑up. Maintains confidentiality of student personal problems.
• Attends scheduled health clerk meetings/inservice.

Other Functions

• May, in conjunction with school nurse, provide information to parents about health issues.
• Provides a variety of clerical support to the school office such as answering telephones, filing, performing computer input and typing. Provides a variety of backup and peak load assistance and coverage in the school office.
• May process student enrollments and withdrawals; sends for and receives student records; maintains student records; may process teacher grade reports.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. May provide practicum site for health occupations students; models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to assigned program administrator; receives lead guidance from school nurse.

Mental Demands

Experiences frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities, which may include distraught or difficult students; may be required to deal with distraught or difficult parents. May be required to shift task and priority. Frequently required to deal with situations that could put them in position of liability.

Physical Demands

Record keeping requires substantial visual concentration; exposed to visual display terminals; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; occasionally required to attend to students' personal hygiene; required to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids, disinfectants and medications. May be required to move ill or injured students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including experience maintaining accurate records. LPN license required. Previous experience in health care strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated record keeping skills; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures; keyboarding skill; ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner; ability to work effectively as a team member and collaborate in providing services to students; problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; ability to organize activities and work independently; ability to follow and give instructions; ability to learn and apply a variety of health techniques and procedures; ability to be fair and consistent; ability to screen and treat minor student illnesses and injuries; ability to evaluate the need for and secure medical attention by trained personnel; ability to administer medication as directed; ability to handle crises effectively; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to supervise and correct student behavior; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Requires fingerprinting and background check; must complete training and adhere to district infection control plan; requires first aid and CPR certification. Hepatitis‑B immunization offered.

Wages and Benefits

Salary and benefits information is available through department resources.

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: 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.