School Nurse

2026-2027 School Year

1.00 FTE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State RN License with Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN)
• Washington State Educator Staff Associate certificate with a school nurse endorsement
• Possess a WA State Health registered nurse license
• Able to provide own transportation
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Positive evaluations and recommendations
• Previous successful public health or school nurse experience preferred
• Continuing Education/Training: Maintaining current knowledge of PBIS and MTSS
• Skills and ability to demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Skills and ability to demonstrate an understanding of equity; specifically focused on the intersection of race language gender and disability.
• Ability to train and supervise health room assistants.
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience preferred.
• Skills and abilities in organization time management and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individualized Student Support

• Provides a continuum services of consultation to building teams in order to meet the inclusion needs of students.
• Provide nursing assessments for students with health concerns
• Works with students staff and parents to assess needs for the creation and development of health plans for students.
• Responds to emergency health situations for the purpose of resolving immediate health concerns and/or directing to appropriate medical intervention for resolution.

Other

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Attends staff and other professional meetings as may be assigned or necessary.
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students parents and district staff maintaining ongoing and open communication.
• Possess knowledge of and adheres to School District Policy and Procedures.
• Use technology for communication presentations trainings and workshops.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

BENEFITS:

Mount Vernon School District employees are eligible for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and long-term disability (LTD) coverage if they are anticipated to work 630 hours or more during the school year. Eligibility for retirement benefits applies to employees working 3.5 hours per day or more for five or more consecutive months. We also offer optional tax-sheltered annuities including the Omni 403(b) and the Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (for 260-day employees only) and sick leave are prorated based on full-time employment status.

Physical Requirements:

Required Experience:

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