LR- School Nurse; RN or LPN - Classified- Leave Replacement

Job Description

This position starts at the beginning of the year and goes through Winter Break. The position is 2 days per week.

Rates are 25/26 rates and will be adjusted for the upcoming year.

The position may be eligible for health benefits through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) if it is anticipated that an employee will work 630 hours in a school year. This position would need to be combined with other positions or continued work to make this happen.

This assignment provides first aid and administers authorized prescribed health treatments to people on school premises. Develops, organizes, and coordinates school health services in the areas of student assessment, intervention, health counseling, and health education and serves as liaison with private physicians and community agencies.

• Administer first aid, authorized health treatments, and CPR/AED in accordance with established procedures to students, staff, and persons on school ground
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician and allowed by State regulation, which may include insulin, Diastat, etc.
• Blood Sugar Monitoring
• Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
• Oxygen Management
• Oral suctioning
• Vital sign documentation
• Tube Feeding
• Prepare medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physician for field trips as allowed by state regulation
• Maintain security of all medications
• Prepare individual Health Care Plans and medically based 504 plan
• Assist with physical therapy and occupational therapy routines after training and under supervision, including tasks such as transferring/lifting of students and use of adaptive equipment, positioning and facilitation of movement and range of motion, splint or orthotic placement/removal, and assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding)
• Maintain orderly and clean health room and maintain necessary health records (i.e., immunizations, health room visits, etc.)
• Provide medical/health/developmental information in Special Education evaluations
• Maintain adequate health room supplies
• Office duties such as updating and maintaining student records; assure that all records are kept in compliance with State regulations
• Communicate with parents, physicians, and staff regularly regarding medication and first aid and notify parents when medication refill is required
• Fulfill assigned role in Emergency Preparedness Plan
• May assist with diapering
• May be required to ride the bus with medically fragile children

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse License (RN or LPN)
• Must have current First Aid Certification and CPR card

• Must have basic computer skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm in crisis or emergency situations
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to deal compassionately with a variety of students
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with all District and State requirements and policies

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works inside and is exposed to infection (germs/bacteria/viruses). The employee must occasionally, but essentially, work outside and is exposed to gases, fumes, sprays, etc.

Job : 5785725

Location: Mercer Island, Washington (400 Lakeridge Elementary)

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Classified - 7.0 hours/day

Salary: $45.30 to $51.44 Per Hour

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.