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School Nurse

Vancouver Public Schools • Vancouver, WA • 2d ago

Job Details

Job ID: 5277836

Job Description

For the 2025-2026 school year

Part-time position (0.7 FTE)

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate for the role of School Nurse

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning; master's degree preferred

Licensed in the State of Washington as a registered nurse

Possess basic public health preparation and field experience

Ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the special part health services play in the overall education of the student

Prior experience in public health or public school nursing or pediatric nursing, preferred

Experience in health education in personal safety, nutrition, personal hygiene, AIDS education, and/or drug/alcohol/tobacco training, preferred

Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license

Must provide own transportation

Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents, district staff, and community members who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool

Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

Performs tasks with a distinct clinical knowledge base to collaborate with school professionals, parents and caregivers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students

Plans and supervises the care of students with acute and chronic health care needs in the school setting

Schedules, conducts, and/or supervises health-related screenings e.g. hearing, vision, etc.

Works collaboratively with district and health department officials regarding communicable diseases

Writes and maintains student health plans

Participates in meetings for special needs students, as appropriate

Travel between school sites may be necessary

Works in a flexible and cooperative manner

Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times

Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students

Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.

SOC Code: 291141

Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range: $62,925 - $118,608 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CBA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.

Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).

Personal Leave: 3 days per school year

Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CBA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .

Position Type: Part-time

Positions Available: 1

Job Categories

Student Services, School Nurse

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