Work as a School Nurse
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Burien, WA
Highline Public Schools is seeking School Nurses to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year!
The position of school nurse is to assist each student to achieve his/her maximum learning potential through maintaining optimum physical, mental, social and environmental health.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:WA State ESA School Nurse Certificate and Current Washington State RN License
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Criminal background clearance, Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurance, First Aid/CPR certification and maintain valid certification, Pass a post hire, pre-employment physical assessment and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities
Charles Wright Academy Tacoma, WA
Student Health Services
Provide direct nursing care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, established protocols, and Individual Health Plans (IHPs).
Maintain first aid equipment to be used in classrooms and field trips, as well as specialty first aid equipment such as EpiPens.
Provide nursing assessment, first aid, triage, and care for illness, injury, and medical emergencies during the school day.
Assess students for exclusion or return to school based on symptoms, communicable disease guidance, and school policy.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and responsive health office environment.
Monitor students with chronic health conditions, including, but not limited to, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, severe allergies, and mental health needs.
Medication Administration & Care Plans
Maintain and implement school health policies in order to protect the health and safety of students and staff and to comply with Washington State and health mandates.
Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, school policy, and Washington State law.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and medication plans.
Coordinate care for students requiring emergency medications such as epinephrine, inhalers, seizure rescue medications, and diabetes management supplies.
Prepare medications, documentation and health plans for field trips, athletics, co-curricular activities and overnight school events.
Support health and safety preparation of school-sponsored wilderness and international trips, including immunization guidance, individualized care planning, and emergency support.
Maintain accurate medication storage, inventory, and documentation.
Health Compliance & Records
Maintain student health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA as applicable, and Washington State requirements.
Monitor immunization records, exclusions, and compliance with state regulations.
Track incidents, injuries, communicable illness trends, and required reports.
Support school compliance related to student health, safety, and nursing services.
Collaboration & Communication
Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student illness, injury, treatment, or health concerns.
Collaborate with division leaders, faculty, counselors, athletics staff, and administrators regarding student health needs.
Coordinate with outside medical providers when authorized.
Required
Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Minimum of three years of nursing experience in pediatrics, public health, emergency care, school nursing, or related field.
Knowledge of Washington State school health regulations and best practices.
Strong organizational, technology, and documentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
Preferred
ESA School Nurse certification or eligibility.
Certified School Nurse (CSN)
Familiarity with wilderness and/or travel medicine to support experiential education offerings.
Prior school nursing experience, preferably in an independent or Preschool–12 setting.
Experience managing diabetes, seizure disorders, allergies, and student mental health concerns.
Familiarity with electronic health records and student information systems.
Pay Range $75,000- $95,000
Oroville School District, Oroville, WA
The school nurse supports student success by providing healthcare through assessment, intervention, and
follow up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental,
emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process by
helping to streamline the whole child philosophy rooted in the Oroville School District’s Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) efforts. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge healthcare and education through partnerships with families, community resources, outside providers, and school district staff. The school nurse position performs under the general direction of the building principals and or State and Federal Director.
Qualifications: Registered Nurse with School Nurse ESA Certification. Will consider LPN applicants.
Additional Details: 210 Day Contract: 180 school days to include 4 conference days, 10 holidays, 20 extra days to be used as needed before school starts, district direct days, summer school and after school is out.
Oroville School District is located in Oroville, Washington in North Central Washington at the US-Canada border. It is a beautiful area of the state with many outdoor recreational opportunities, including nearby Lake Osoyoos and hiking trails: Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail, Similkameen Trail, and the Whistler Canyon Trail.
Quilcene School District
The school nurse, under the guidance of Washington State Department of Health and under the supervision of the school administration, develops, implements, manages, and, in some cases, delivers school health services to all students within the school district. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.
Qualifications:
Current Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate as a school nurse, current Washington RN license, current first aid/CPR and CPR/First Aid Instructor certification or willingness to obtain. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. School nurse experience in public or private schools preferred. Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal background clearance required. Current Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
Pay is based on previous school nurse experience. Pay range is: $54.06 – $84.99 per hour.
Position is .2 FTE which can be worked 1.5 hrs per day or one 7.5 hr day per week. Flexible.
Goldendale, WA
We are recruiting for a Special Education Nurse to serve Goldendale Middle School in the Goldendale School District. This position is 40 hrs/wk, school year schedule. This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. The hours of this position are 7:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. M, Tu, Th, F, and 7:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Regular attendance during those hours are expected.
LPN: $32.89 – $40.02
RN: $42.59 – $51.82
Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Qualifications:
| Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) license. Current CPR/1st aid certification. |
Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provides services.
Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
Ride school bus with students to and from school as needed.