2026-27 - School Nurse

About the role

The School Nursing position is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being and academic success of students. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems. They work within and outside the school district to develop, monitor, and assess outcomes of nursing care plans. The certificated nurse assists in the development and evaluation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section 504 plans of students with health needs.

Responsibilities

• Uses a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice.
  • Provides written Nursing Care Plans for students with significant health problems.
  • Affirms student health needs, recommends appropriate actions, monitors communicable diseases and other illnesses.
  • Involves in Child Protective Services (CPS) referrals in conjunction with counselors, administration, and other staff.
  • Nursing evaluations are required in all cases involving physical injuries.
  • Assesses needs of students with long-term illness or injury by collaborating with healthcare providers, students, and families, including home visits when necessary, to coordinate home instruction as needed.
  • Initiates involvement of external resources to address individual student health issues.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
  • Maintains accurate maintenance of student health and immunization records.
  • Conducts screening programs for vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
  • Consults with students, parents, and staff regarding health needs and services.
  • Completes written reports as required by state or local agencies.
  • Collaborates with the State Health Department in controlling communicable diseases.
  • Serves as a liaison between home, school, and community resources regarding health issues.
  • Maintains standard health room procedures with cooperation of Health Services Assistants, Office Staff, and Principal for day-to-day health room management, including medication administration, first aid, illness procedures, and BECCA and attendance issues.
• Manages professional responsibilities.
  • Identifies, delineates, and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, pursues continuous professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct.
  • Maintains First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
  • Participates in continuing professional education through attendance at classes, conferences, etc.
  • Keeps abreast of current legislation pertaining to school nurses.
  • Participates in professional conferences with community agencies.
  • Serves as a resource to staff, students, and/or parents concerning health issues.
  • Maintains confidentiality within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters of Health and Education.
• Engages in health education.
  • Aids students, families, and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education.
  • Consults and assists classroom staff with health curricula, such as HIV/AIDS, BAT, Family Life, Babysitting.
  • Provides Health counseling and information on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention, and positive lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate
• Additional Requirements:
  • Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in school nursing or health education

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, and walk regularly.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Work Environment

• Indoor conditions.
• Near video display.

Work Schedule

This is a school year position.

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

Representation

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.