Substitute School Nurse

Sylvania; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Stevens School District is seeking an on-call substitute nurse to provide nursing and health care support for students, parents and staff. The role includes supervision of unlicensed staff and delegation to Paraeducators or Health Room Assistants, ensuring safe health services and appropriate referrals.

The position requires active RN or LPN licensure in Washington, with preferred First Aid and CPR certification and a valid WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN license required.
• First aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• On-call substitute school nurse for nursing and health care needs.
• Supervise unlicensed staff performing nursing duties per Nurse Practice Act.
• Delegate to Paraeducators or Health Room Assistants and supervise nursing procedures.
• Perform screening programs with parent volunteers and refer as needed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Emergency skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

THIS POSTING IS FOR AN ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE NURSE POSITION

SUBSTITUTE NURSE JOB TERMS:

Works on call, as needed to provide nursing and school-related health care needs for students, parents and staff. Supervision of all unlicensed staff who may perform nursing duties according to the Nurse Practice Act. Works with and delegates to Paraeducator or Health Room Assistants nursing procedures. Ensures delivery of appropriate health care services and a safe school environment. The on-call school nurse may perform screening programs with the assistance of parent volunteers and make appropriate follow-up referrals.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES:

• Valid Washington State Registered Nursing (RN) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License.
• First aid- and CPR certification preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of nursing profession and emergency skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, volunteers, parents, and community resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate programs. Ability to supervise others.

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools.

The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Education and Employment discriminate in employment and schools.

Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups.

The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 "The Law Against Discrimination," and RCW 28A.640 "Sex Equity," and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, John Balmer, 425-335-1500,

[e-mail] or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Gina Anderson, [phone], [e-mail].