Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwest Outdoor Science School

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwest Outdoor Science School - Spring 2026

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description.

At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Northwest Outdoor Science School
Department: Northwest Outdoor Science School
Location: Various Campsites
Reports To: NOSS Principal
Compensation: NOSS Salary Schedule ($29.62-$35.39 per hour, DOE)
Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable/Non-Represented
SPRING 2026 Dates:
February 10, 2026-June 2, 2026

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The NOSS Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing assessments, health screenings, health counseling, treatment of minor injuries or ailments, medication administration, and referral services for more in-depth medical service, under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or registered nurse (RN). The NOSS LPN is an overnight position located at one of five Outdoor School sites and may be assigned to provide health services to numerous students at various campsites within the Northwest Outdoor Science School, and the assignments can change, depending on emerging student health needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED

Valid Oregon LPN license issued by the Oregon Board of Nursing

Current First Aid/CPR/AED card, epinephrine and glucagon certificates; or ability to obtain certificates in at least 30 days of start date.

A minimum of one year of experience working in a hospital, community, or home health clinical setting

Valid driver's license, vehicle available for use on the job, and accompanying automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in K-12 school-setting.

Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to NWRESD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through
continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
4. Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee
5. Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position
6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional
development activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other
duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the
type and level of work assigned for this position.
A. Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs)
established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
B. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
C. Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
D. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and
other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
E. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
F. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP)
items.
G. Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
H. Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as…