Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Pullman School District 267

Districtwide Support - Pullman, Washington This job is also posted in Pullman School District 267

Job Details

Job ID:

5918084

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

DEFINITION OF POSITION

The school-based Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct health care, personal care, and daily living support to students under the direction and supervision of the school nurse or designated health services supervisor. The CNA supports the delivery of student health services by implementing assigned portions of individual health care plans, providing first aid and other routine health services within the scope of the CNA's training and certification, performing appropriately delegated nursing tasks, monitoring and reporting student health observations to the school nurse, and assisting with health-related procedures as authorized.

The CNA assists the school nurse with the delivery and coordination of health services by maintaining accurate and confidential student health records, obtaining required health information and documentation from parents/guardians, maintaining health room supplies and equipment, supporting health screenings and other health-related activities, and providing clerical and administrative assistance. The position may also be responsible for monitoring the readiness and operational status of designated emergency equipment, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), in accordance with district procedures.

The CNA works collaboratively with the school nurse, administrators, teachers, paraeducators, families, and other school personnel to support student health, safety, and access to educational opportunities. The CNA performs assigned health-care and nursing tasks only when authorized, appropriately trained, and competent to perform the task and in accordance with Washington State law, district policies and procedures, individual health care plans, and the direction of the school nurse.

The position does not independently diagnose, assess, or make nursing judgments regarding student health needs. Changes in a student's health condition, concerns requiring clinical judgment, or needs outside the CNA's assigned responsibilities are promptly referred to the school nurse or other appropriately licensed health professional.

The position does not independently diagnose, assess, or make nursing judgments regarding student health needs. Changes in a student's health condition, concerns requiring clinical judgment, or needs outside the CNA's assigned responsibilities are promptly referred to the school nurse or other appropriately licensed health professional.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal and Lead School District Nurse

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing

Current First Aid and CPR certification, including AED training, or the ability to obtain required certification within a designated period of employment

Successful completion of required training and demonstrated competency in assigned health-care procedures, including any specialized or delegated procedures required for the position

Ability to maintain required certifications, training, and competency throughout employment

Knowledge of basic health, safety, first aid, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices

Ability to understand and follow individual health care plans, emergency care plans, medication orders, written procedures, and directions provided by the school nurse

Ability to use computers and district-approved student information and health-record systems

Ability to work effectively with students with a wide range of physical, developmental, behavioral, and health-care needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working as a CNA in a school, pediatric, health-care, or community setting

Experience providing care or working with students with disabilities or medically fragile conditions with complex or specialized health-care needs

Experience with electronic health records or school student information systems

Training or experience in specialized health-care procedures commonly required in a school setting

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Student Health and Personal Care

Provides routine health care, first aid, and personal care to students within the scope of the CNA's training, certification, and assigned responsibilities

1:1 Student care: assist medically fragile or special education students who need constant monitoring or help with daily activities during the school day

Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, and developmentally appropriate care to students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Implements assigned portions of individual student health care plans and emergency care plans under the direction of the school nurse

Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, mobility, positioning, and other personal care as identified in a student's health care or educational plan

Provides individualized health support to students with chronic health conditions, disabilities, medically fragile conditions, or other identified health needs

Responds appropriately to student illness, injury, and health-related emergencies in accordance with district procedures and the direction of the school nurse

Observes and reports changes in a student's condition, behavior, symptoms, or response to care to the school nurse.

Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities while recognizing when a matter requires direction or intervention from the school nurse or supervisor; does not independently diagnose, assess nursing needs, or make decisions requiring professional nursing judgment

Delegated Nursing and Health-Care Procedures

Performs nursing tasks delegated by the school nurse or other appropriately authorized licensed nurse in accordance with applicable Washington State law, district procedures, and the student's individual health care plan

Performs assigned health-care procedures only after receiving appropriate instruction, training, and verification of competency

Follows written directions, health care plans, emergency care plans, medication orders, and established procedures accurately and consistently

Administers medications only when authorized under applicable law, district policy, medication orders, and the direction or delegation of the school nurse

Assists with health-care procedures and treatments as assigned and within the CNA's scope of practice and demonstrated competency

Reports adverse reactions, unexpected results, changes in condition, or concerns regarding delegated tasks immediately to the school nurse

Recognizes that delegated tasks are student-specific and may only be performed as authorized by the delegating nurse.

Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in a student's condition, health concerns, or other observations to the school nurse

Ability to exercise appropriate professional judgment and boundaries

Health Room Operations

Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and appropriately supplied health room

Maintains inventories of health room supplies, equipment, medications, and other materials as assigned

Monitors expiration dates and reports depleted, expired, damaged, or otherwise unusable supplies and equipment to the school nurse

Assists with maintaining emergency medical supplies and equipment in accordance with district procedures

Monitors the assigned school's AED equipment and readiness, including checking equipment status and reporting deficiencies or maintenance needs in accordance with district procedures

Assists with preparing health supplies, equipment, medications, and student health information for field trips and other school activities as directed

Follows infection-control, bloodborne-pathogen, universal-precaution, and other health and safety procedures

Student Health Records and Documentation

Organizes and maintains accurate, timely, and confidential student health records and related documentation as assigned.

Enters health-related information into district-approved electronic health and student information systems

Documents health services, first aid, medication administration, delegated procedures, student contacts, and other assigned services in accordance with district procedures

Maintains confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and district policies

Assists the school nurse in obtaining and maintaining required health information, immunization records, medication orders, emergency care information, and other health documentation from parents/guardians

Health Services Support

Assists the school nurse with vision, hearing, and other health screenings and other school health activities as assigned

Assists with communication and follow-up related to required student health documentation as directed by the school nurse

Supports communicable-disease prevention and other school health and safety activities as assigned

Assists the school nurse in preparing health-related materials, reports, forms, lists, and other documentation

Supports implementation of health-related accommodations and services that allow students to participate safely in the educational program

Communication and Collaboration

Communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents/guardians, school staff, health-care providers, and community partners within the scope of assigned responsibilities

Provides timely information to the school nurse regarding student illness, injury, health concerns, changes in condition, or other observations

Works collaboratively with teachers, paraeducators, administrators, special education staff, transportation personnel, and other school employees to support student health and safety

Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and working relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners

Participates in meetings, training, professional development, and other activities related to assigned health-service responsibilities

Clerical and Administrative Support

Provides clerical support to the school nurse and health services program

Maintains computer records, spreadsheets, lists, logs, calendars, and other health-service information as assigned

Assists with correspondence, forms, reports, notifications, and other routine health-service communications

Tracks required student health documentation and assists with follow-up with parents/guardians as directed

Organizes and maintains health-service files and materials

Performs other related duties consistent with the position and assignment as directed by the appropriate supervisor

Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

Performs all duties in accordance with Washington State law, Washington Department of Health requirements, district policies and procedures, and the direction of the school nurse or designated supervisor

Maintains required Washington State CNA certification and other required certifications and training.

Maintains competency in assigned health-care and nursing procedures

Follows all applicable student privacy, confidentiality, health, safety, infection-control, and emergency procedures

Immediately reports safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and other matters requiring mandatory reporting in accordance with law and district procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing at least 25 pounds

Ability to assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, and other physical-care needs, consistent with the student's health care plan and the employee's training

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the school day

Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move between floor level and standing positions as required by student-care responsibilities

Ability to assist with or respond to student emergencies that may require rapid movement and physical intervention within the employee's training and assigned responsibilities

Ability to safely operate and transport routine health-care equipment and supplies

Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements associated with computer use, documentation, and routine health-care tasks

Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person and by telephone/radio or other district communication systems

Ability to maintain sufficient visual and auditory awareness to monitor student safety and respond appropriately to health and emergency situations

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Salary:

Unrepresented Classified Employee, CNA:

$22.73 - $26.85 per hour

Length of Contract:

6 hours per day (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), 180 days per year

Benefits/Leaves:

Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per board policy.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/ list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools. org/hib-discrimination

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$22.73 to $26.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required