School Nurse

Position Summary

Charles Wright Academy is seeking a compassionate, organized, and student‑centered School Nurse to support the health, safety, and well‑being of students in Preschool through Grade 12. This role promotes a healthy school environment, provides direct nursing care, manages student health plans, and ensures compliance with Washington State laws and regulations. Strong communication, discretion, and the ability to work effectively with students of all ages are essential.

• Provide direct nursing care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, established protocols, and Individual Health Plans (IHPs).
• Maintain first aid equipment for classrooms and field trips, including specialty equipment such as Epi Pens.
• Administer nursing assessment, first aid, triage, and care for illness, injury, and medical emergencies during the school day.
• Assess students for exclusion or return to school based on symptoms, communicable disease guidance, and school policy.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and responsive health office environment.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, severe allergies, and mental health needs.

• Maintain and implement school health policies to protect health and safety of students and staff, complying with Washington State and health mandates.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, school policy, and Washington State law.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and medication plans.
• Coordinate care for students requiring emergency medications such as epinephrine, inhalers, seizure rescue medications, and diabetes management supplies.
• Prepare medications, documentation, and health plans for field trips, athletics, co‑curricular activities, and overnight school events.
• Support health and safety preparation of school‑sponsored wilderness and international trips, including immunization guidance, individualized care planning, and emergency support.
• Maintain accurate medication storage, inventory, and documentation.

• Maintain student health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA as applicable, and Washington State requirements.
• Monitor immunization records, exclusions, and compliance with state regulations.
• Track incidents, injuries, communicable illness trends, and required reports.
• Support school compliance related to student health, safety, and nursing services.

• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student illness, injury, treatment, or health concerns.
• Collaborate with division leaders, faculty, counselors, athletics staff, and administrators regarding student health needs.
• Coordinate with outside medical providers when authorized.
• Participate in student support meetings and crisis response planning as needed.
• Participate in classroom health education activities when requested by administration and instructional staff.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities, including assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.

• Promote wellness, injury prevention, communicable disease mitigation, and healthy school practices.
• Provide staff training related to medication administration, emergency response, allergies, diabetes, seizure response, CPR/AED awareness, and student health needs as assigned.
• Assist with the development and review of health‑related policies and procedures.

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience in pediatrics, public health, emergency care, school nursing, or related field.
• Knowledge of Washington State school health regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational, technology, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

• ESA School Nurse…