Location

Worksites for this position are located in Arlington, Bellingham, Marysville, and Sedro-Woolley. The role is benefits-eligible and follows a schedule of 8 hours per day, three days per week, for a total of 117 days annually.

Whatcom Discovery Center

Open Doors Sedro-Woolley

Snohomish Discovery Center

Northwest Regional Learning Center

Position Summary

The school nurse, under the direction and supervision of School Nurse Corps Administrator, develops, implements, manages, and delivers school health services in NWESD's cooperative programs located in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.

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Qualifications

Current unencumbered Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license. Associates degree in nursing or higher, Bachelor or Master's of Science in Nursing preferred. Current CPR/first aid certification. Current Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate (ESA), or willingness to obtain. School nurse experience preferred. Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

While performing the duties of this job, employee will regularly sit, stand, and walk. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public, school staff, students and their families. Occasionally requires the ability to lift and carry a maximum of 30 pounds.

Hazards: Work is typically performed in an office/classroom environment which may include high noise levels, and a wide range of student behaviors; may need to deal with distraught or difficult individuals; potential exposure to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

Benefits: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (12) Sick days (prorated for part-time status if necessary), Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range

$42,889-$80,838.67

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

Letter of Interest

Resume

Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Copy of current WA Dept of Health License

Copy of Valid WA State ESA Certificate

Northwest Educational Service District #189 jobs

School Nurse