Hoquiam School District No. 28

Districtwide Nurse

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date:

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor

Position Overview: The Hoquiam School District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Districtwide Nurse to join our team, supporting students and staff across the district. This role is built upon our four key pillars: Meaningful Relationships, Engaged Learners, Adaptive Pathways, and Community Connections.

Meaningful Relationships:

Foster trusting and supportive relationships with students, families, and staff to promote a healthy school environment.
Collaborate with educators and administrators to address students' physical, emotional, and social health needs.
Serve as a compassionate resource and advocate for students, ensuring individualized care and attention.

Engaged Learners:

Provide health education to students, covering topics such as personal hygiene, nutrition, first aid, and human growth and development.
Support students in managing chronic conditions, ensuring they can fully engage in their educational experience.
Empower students to take charge of their health through personalized care plans and education.

Adaptive Pathways:

Develop and implement individualized health plans for students with unique medical needs.
Adapt health services and interventions to meet the diverse needs of the student population.
Train staff in administering medications and handling health-related emergencies, ensuring a responsive support network.

Community Connections:

Coordinate with local health agencies and community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students and families.
Facilitate communication between the school, families, and healthcare providers to create a seamless network of care.
Organize and lead community health initiatives, such as vaccination clinics and health screenings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) preferred.
Valid RN license and Washington driver’s license required.
Experience as a school nurse or related training preferred.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills.

Essential Duties:

Be capable of working extended hours.
Be capable of being mobile to move throughout the school facility and grounds for an estimated four to seven hours daily.
Be capable of sitting for at least one to two hours at a time while attending meetings, seminars, daily job duties and other related scheduled activities. May have the availability to alternate sitting and standing activities.
Be capable of communicating both verbally and in written form.
Have adequate hearing and visual acuity to communicate with students, parents, administrators, community representatives and staff without difficulty.
Have the ability to constantly lift and carry objects weighing 0-10 pounds, 11-24 pounds occasionally, and 25-50 pounds or more on a rare basis. May be required to lift students in an emergency situation rarely. Most lifting consists of books, supplies, AV equipment and computer technology.
Be able to make judgments and decisions quickly and accurately on-the-spot.
Perform a variety of duties and multiple tasks without hesitation when dealing with the safety of students.
Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, critical and unusual situations.
Ability to work under stress or tension as a frequent, consistent part of the job.
- Rarely: activity or condition exists 0-5% of the time.
- Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time.
- Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 - 2/3 of the time.
- Constantly: activity or condition exists from 2/3 or more of the time.
The School Nurse is exposed to hot, cold, dust and climatic temperature changes for a short period of time as a result of seasonal climatic conditions and due to site visitations of educational activities at schools. Must be capable of performing work duties outside for short periods of time. Noise level would be considered moderate for short duration.

Salary: $39.82 - $46.53 an hour

Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 9 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 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. The following employees have been designated to handle question and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Jason Ihde 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8255 jihde@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Brianne Barrett 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417 bbarrett@hoquiam.net and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Mike Villarreal, Superintendent 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 mvillarreal@hoquiam.net