School Nurse jobs in Kent, WA

The Bethel School District is seeking School Nurse applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARY
School Nurses provide health services for the general and special education program; ensure compliance of students immunization; assemble, organize and maintain records, files and supplies related to the health of special education students; test and record vision, hearing, height and weight of students; conduct health related inservice for staff and/or students as needed; serve and work cooperatively as a multi-disciplinary/IEP team member throughout the district; maintain, complete and submit Medicaid paperwork in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State ESA certification for School Nurse required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Washington.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS

• CPR and First Aid certified, and have capability to administer first aid when needed.
• Current knowledge and skill in administration of medication in accordance with state law.
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.
• Current knowledge and skill in administration of medication in accordance with state law.
• Ability to demonstrate safe nursing care, reflecting the philosophy, purpose and standard of current law.
• Ability to demonstrate adequate knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social and disease entities.
• Ability to work under pressure and be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.
• Work cooperatively with administrators, other school nurses, volunteers, staff members and the community in selected health services activities.

UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Andrea Landes, alandes@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.


Application Procedure: Apply online