Regional School Nurse; SY - Washougal School District

Regional School Nurse (2026-27 SY) – Washougal School District Job Description

Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, the Regional School Nurse implements, manages and delivers school health services to school districts and/or agencies. The nurse’s scope of practice is defined by law, regulation and professional school nursing standards.

The full salary range for this position is $42.59 – $51.82 per hour, with offers made at the beginning of the range.

Position will serve Washougal High School, Washougal School District. 35 hours per week, school year schedule.

• Assess critical health needs of students, including review of Emergency Care Plans (ECP) for life‑threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, and those requiring nursing treatments.
• Collaborate and consult with administrators and staff to identify school safety and environmental health needs.
• Assess physical and emotional health of students within scope of practice; initiate referrals for diagnosis and treatment and communicate health concerns that impact learning.
• Coordinate and implement mandated health screenings, including referral and follow‑up.
• Supervise, train and delegate medication administration and nursing treatments as allowed by law.
• Provide health counseling and crisis intervention; serve as advocate for student health rights and liaison between school, family and health community.
• Perform professional nursing tasks, including emergency services.
• Serve as resource for health education to classroom teachers.
• Consult and collaborate with staff, parents and professionals to assess student health status and make recommendations consistent with individualized education plans.
• Collect health care services data.
• Assist school districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Washington State registered nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in pediatrics and willingness to delegate care in a school setting.
• Current CPR/1st aid certification.
• Experience in health care of school‑age children.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; valid Washington ESA certificate as a school nurse; experience in public or private schools.
• Experience working with community service agencies, health professionals, Department of Health, social services.
• Experience providing health education training to individuals or in a classroom.
• Experience in pediatrics and the health care of school‑age children.

• Exposed to diseases carried by students and to high noise levels.
• Travel to school buildings and districts to provide services.
• Ability to physically move and lift equipment up to 35 lb.
• Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Proof of immunization/disease including MMR, Td, Hepatitis B, Varicella.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Chelsa Jacobson, Coordinator
2500 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, Washington 98661
Phone: 360‑750‑7503
Email: chelsea.jacobson