This posting is for a 1.0 FTE District-wide School Nurse for the 2025-26 school year. The position is anticipated to be assigned to W.F. West High School.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
Valid Washington State Certificate

The job of the School Nurse is to provide for the health, wellness and safety of students through: health education, direct service to students, staff and student trainings, and collaboration with student families, Public Health, school staff, and medical/dental/community resources and liaisons.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assess the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of the school nurse practice; initiate referrals for further diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs; communicate health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent
Establish and implement record keeping procedures, including confidential health records
Establish procedures and develop emergency care plans for students with life threatening medical conditions, acute or chronic conditions, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments or care, including training of unlicensed staff in the care of said students, etc.
Establish procedures for emergency first aid treatment for student illness & injury occurring in school or while the student is under jurisdiction of the school
Establish, implement & update annually the oral medication policy, which includes training and supervision of oral medication administration
Train and supervise non-nurse school staff in the provision of nursing services and procedures that can by law be delegated to unlicensed school personnel; i.e. oral medication administration, intermittent catheterization, etc.
Manage annual district schedule to complete state mandated programs including vision and hearing screening, etc.
Manage state immunization program in schools as mandated by the Department of Health
Provide nursing consultation in communicable disease control and serve as liaison between the District and the local health department
Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to nursing, health care, and public health as it relates to school health in particular
Consult with RN's, school district staff, school district administrative staff, parents, other school districts and the public regarding health issues affecting students in schools
Research and evaluate current and new programs
Participate as a nurse consultant at school meetings (MDT/SAT) to assess student health status, interpret medical records and make recommendations for IEP programs
Consult and assist with in-service programs for teachers, administrators and classified staff
Attend pertinent workshops, conferences or training sessions in order to keep up with the school nursing "Standard of Practice"
Maintain inventory and ordering of first aid equipment and supplies required by district and state/federal requirements
Perform a variety of duties and multiple tasks without hesitation when dealing with the safety of students
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Complete work at assigned workstation(s)
Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a school nurse
Valid Washington State driver's license
Successful and recent experience as a nurse in a school setting preferred
Pediatric experience and/or community health experience preferred
Interest in and evidence of continued professional growth as a nurse

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations
Ability to care for acute and chronic health conditions, and to assess student medical needs
Knowledge of communicable diseases and immunization requirements
Knowledge of health and wellness issues including but not limited to nutrition, exercise, good health habits, and human growth and development
Knowledge of and commitment to each pupil, taking into consideration individual background and characteristics
Ability to educate others about health requirements and public health implications
Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of specific software programs
Skill in organization and time management
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to make judgments and decisions quickly and accurately on-the-spot
Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, critical and unusual situations. Ability to work under stress or tension as a regular, consistent part of the job
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents
Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators
Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals in a team setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. The 2024-25 salary range is listed; the 2025-26 salary range TBD.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, 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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532

Chehalis-School Nurse (District-wide) 2025-26