Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse

Colville School District 115•Colville Junior High School, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colville School District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) for a 1:1 assignment at the Junior High School. This role involves providing direct nursing care, including ventilator and tracheostomy management, and emergency response. The nurse will also ride the bus with the student to and from school, acting as a liaison between the school, families, healthcare providers, and the district nurse. This is a vital role within a high-performing healthcare team.

Requirements

A current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ability to follow physician orders and nursing care plans.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and assurance of confidentiality standards.
Demonstrate basic computer skills.
Must have a driving abstract record on file with the District with favorable/safe driving results and be available to work beyond regular working hours when necessary.
Must be willing to ride on a school bus with designated students when necessary.
The employee must be flexible and deal with a variety of problems immediately.
Successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide constant 1:1 nursing care for a student during the school day and on the bus.
Monitor ventilator and tracheostomy function, oxygen saturation, vital signs, and overall medical status.
Perform suctioning, trach care, ventilator management, and emergency interventions as outlined in the student's care plan.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician's orders.
Work as a positive and collaborative member of the school staff.
Implement and follow the student's Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan.
Maintain accurate documentation of services, observations, and interventions.
Communicate effectively with the district nurse, building staff, health care providers, and parents/guardians.
Safely accompany the student on the school bus to and from school daily.
Maintain required medical supplies and ensure equipment readiness.
Participate in required training and district health/safety procedures.
Perform other health-related duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Maintain personal transportation and demonstrate a willingness to work occasionally beyond regular working hours.
Ability and willingness to perform medical intervention services while traveling to and from school events in a District-provided vehicle or in a First Student Transportation bus and be available to render aid during school events.
Must be willing to ride on a school bus with designated students when necessary.
Collaborate with the building supervisors and school nurse (supervisor) in the development and evaluation of the health needs of the assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.