Regional School Nurse - Washougal School District

We are recruiting for a Regional School Nurse to serve the Washougal School District for the 2026-27 school year. This position is 35 hrs/wk, school year schedule. The start date will be August 2026. General Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, 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.

Essential Functions:

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. Collaborate and consult with administrators and other staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs. 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. Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow-up. Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law. 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. Perform professional nursing tasks including emergency services. Serve as a resource for health education to the classroom teacher. 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. Collect health care services data. May assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$42.59 - $51.82 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person