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Location : ESD 112 - Service Region
Job Type: On-Call Substitute
Job Number: 202602957
Department: ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Program: HEALTH SERVICES: SCHOOL NURSES & AUDIOLOGISTS
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and
General Responsibilities
Regional School Nurse:
Reporting directly to the Health Services Director, the Regional School Nurse implements, manages and delivers school health services to school districts and /or agencies. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.
School District LPN:
Under the direction of the Regional School Nurse, the School District LPN implements, manages and delivers school health services to schools districts and /or agencies. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.
Salary:
LPN: $32.89 per hour
RN: $$42.59 per hour
Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:
We are building a substitute pool for School Nurses - RN or LPN. Substitutes are on-call, as needed.
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
Regional School Nurse

1. Assess the critical health needs of students in schools, i.e., review Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for students with life threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments.
2. Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
3. Assess the physical and emotional health of students within the scope of the Regional School Nurse practice; initiate referrals for diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs; and communicate health concerns that impact learning to staff.
4. Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up.
5. Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
6. Provide health counseling and crisis intervention to students; serve as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, and health community.
7. Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services.
8. Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher.
9. Consult and collaborate with staff, parents and other professionals to assess student health status and make recommendations that are consistent with the individualized education plan.
10. Collect health care services data.
11. May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.

School District LPN

1. Assist in Regional School Nurse in performing nursing assessments.
2. Within LPN scope of practice and in accordance with district policies and procedures, provide nursing care to students.
3. Implement student health care plans and emergency plans as directed by the Regional School Nurse.
4. Collaborate and consult with the Regional School Nurse and other staff to identify and address school safety and environmental health needs.
5. Maintain accurate records pertaining to medication and treatment administration, immunizations, screening results and injury records.
6. Serve as an advocate for the health rights of students as a profession liaison between the school, family and health community.
7. Collaborate with the RSN to coordinate and implement mandated health screenings.
8. Collect health care services data.
9. Participate in health-promoting and prevention efforts.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Regional School Nurse

1. Valid Washington State registered nurse (RN) license.
2. Experience in pediatrics and willingness to delegate care in a school setting.
3. Current CPR/1st aid certification.
4. Experience in the health care of school age children.

School District LPN

1. Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
2. Current CPR/1st aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
Regional School Nurse

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing; valid Washington ESA certificate as a school nurse; school nurse experience in public or private schools.
2. Experience working with community service agencies, i.e. health professionals, department of health, social services.
3. Experience providing health education training to individuals or in a classroom setting.
4. Experience in pediatrics and the health care of school age children.

School District LPN

1. Experience as an LPN in a school setting.
2. Experience in pediatrics.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

1. Exposed to diseases carried by students, exposed to student noise levels.
2. Travel to school buildings and districts to provide services.
3. Ability to physically move and/or lift equipment varying in weight up to 35 lb.
4. Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Proof of immunization/disease including MMR/Td/Hepatitis B/Varicella.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.
For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
01
Do you hold a valid Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have current CPR/1st Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience in pediatrics and willingness to delegate care in a school setting?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience in the health care of school age children?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
06
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
07
Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
08
Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
09
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

10
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

11
APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

Required Question