CLLicensed Practical Nurse - District Wide

Overview

Position #22847: Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting Dates: 02/03/2026 – 02/09/2026 (Or Until Filled)
Location: District-Wide

Hours: 6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

This position will involve working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in various schools within the district. The LPN will be available for following through on Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) during emergency situations with students. This may include, but not limited to administration of emergency medications. In addition, the LPN may be involved in non-emergency IHP procedures such as, but not limited to, blood glucose monitoring, catheterization or breathing treatments.

The LPN will work as a team with the district RNs, teachers, specialists, administration and families. The LPN will perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures. The LPN will work under the supervision of a district RN and has a limited scope of practice. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

LPNs assigned to a student or students in a classroom setting will be required to fulfill the job duties of a para educator while remaining medically vigilant of the student(s) under their care.

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 essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online .org.

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
• Current Health Care Provider certification.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA or equivalent to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity, if required.
• Must pass basic skills test.

• Demonstrated successful ability in dealing with medical emergencies.
• Value the confidential nature of student information as well as HIPAA/FERPA.
• Positive evaluations and recommendations
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

• Successful experience working with students with medical needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.
• Ability to follow directions in a team situation.
• Ability to work team effectively with school staff, and maintain supportive relationships with teachers, RNs, and administration.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability; evidence of ability…