Tumwater - School Nurse (RN) 25-26

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

SCHOOL NURSE (REGISTERED NURSE)
Special Services
Temporary (1st semester of the 25/26 school year)
1.0 FTE
Rate of Pay: $61,910 - $110,194
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 . It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS : BSN and ESA certification at initial or continuing level. Washington State Driver's license and State/FBI background clearance required. Current First Aid/CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize and implement student vision and hearing screening as required by the district/state.
• Monitor immunization status and records of each child as required by the district/state and inform the principal if students are not in compliance with RCW's.
• Oversee and/or identify significant deviations from normal developmental growth patterns and physical functions and determine need for referral.
• Provide professional assistance in planning and implementing a coordinated program of temporary care for the ill or injured student, including an adequate system of parent notification.
• Attend faculty, staff, and in-service meetings as requested.
• Provide consultation and act as resource in assisting the district health team in presenting health information to the total school/district, when appropriate.
• Remain current with educational and professional developments and advancements in the health related fields.
• Provide assessment and evaluation of the health developmental status as unique needs of special education students as required by 504 Diabetes Act, and interpret these findings to appropriate school personnel.
• Provide guidelines for health assistant and assist when it is appropriate.
• Assess students and/or classrooms for communicable disease if requested to do so by the building administrator.
• Provide assessment and evaluation of the health and developmental status of students; interpret these findings to the site GQP, and refer students with health and physical development problems to the appropriate core facility.
• Provide home consultation regarding the special health needs of students.
• Provide health counseling to aid students and their families in dealing more effectively with the students' health needs.
• Supervise the maintenance of student health records.
• Initiate referrals to parents, staff, and community health care providers; evaluate the follow through and outcome of the referral.
• Develop/implement Individualized Health Care Plans/Emergency Action Plans with specific goals, nursing interventions and evaluations for medically fragile/special needs children.
• Provide staff education/in-servicing related to students and special needs.
• Evaluate the effects of medication and health management procedures administered in the school setting.
• Identify and refer children and families in suspected neglectful and/or abusive situations.
• Provide consultation and education to staff regarding issues of safety and protection, including bloodborne pathogen training.
• Oversee Wellness Center duties performed by health assistants and other staff trained to provide coverage in the Wellness Center.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with district policies and procedures as required.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Special Services
SCHEDULE: Tumwater School District Calendar
SALARY: Tumwater School District Salary Schedule
CONTACT: Human Resources - 360-709-7020

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us . Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Title IX Coordinator: Wendy Bromley, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us . Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.