Substitute - School Nurse

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 31,918 - 41,881; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking a qualified ESA School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to both general and special education students.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with immunizations, maintain student health records, and conduct necessary health-related training for staff. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, valid licenses, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Apply online to join our dedicated team and support student health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Must possess a valid ESA Certificate from Washington State.
• Valid Registered Nurse license needed for the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services as an ESA School Nurse.
• Ensure compliance with student immunizations.
• Maintain health records of special education students.
• Test and record vision and hearing of students.
• Conduct health-related inservice for staff as needed.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Medication administration knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Valid Washington State ESA Certificate

Valid Registered Nurse license

Job description

Pay and Hours

Pay for Position. 2025-26 SY Certificated Substitute Pay per full day (3.75 hrs): Substitute Teachers: $200/day. Per half day (3.75 hrs): Substitute Teachers: $100/half day. Rates are subject to change based on negotiation outcomes. Position hours and days vary.

Responsibilities

Provide health services as an ESA School Nurse for the general and special education program. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate.
• Valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Washington.

Desired Qualifications / Characteristics

• CPR and First Aid certified, and have 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 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.

Wages and Benefits

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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, Darius Alexander, [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 can be found at bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodivergencia, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Las consultas sobre derechos civiles pueden dirigirse a las autoridades correspondientes. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion visite: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure

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