Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse

Salary

$53,268.80 - $97,552.00 Annually

Location

Colville Junior High School

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

262700065

Department

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Division

NURSING

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Desired Start Date

08/25/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Colville School District is now accepting applications for a 1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Junior High School. This position is a one-to-one nursing assignment that requires riding the bus with the student from home to school and school to home. The nurse will provide direct nursing care, ventilator and tracheostomy management, and emergency response as needed. As a member of the Colville School District staff, the nurse plays a vital role on a high-performing healthcare team. This position serves as a professional liaison between the school, families, healthcare providers, and the district nurse. Candidates must hold a current Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Essential Duties

• Provide constant 1:1 nursing care for a student during the school day and on the bus.

• Monitor ventilator and tracheostomy function, oxygen saturation, vital signs, and overall medical status.

• Perform suctioning, trach care, ventilator management, and emergency interventions as outlined in the students care plan.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians orders.

• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the school staff to foster the primary goals of the Colville School District.

• Implement and follow the students Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan.

• Maintain accurate documentation of services, observations, and interventions.

• Communicate effectively with the district nurse, building staff, health care providers, and parents/guardians.

• Safely accompany the student on the school bus to and from school daily.

• Maintain required medical supplies and ensure equipment readiness.

• Participate in required training and district health/safety procedures.

• Perform other health-related duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

• Maintain personal transportation and demonstrate a willingness to work occasionally beyond regular working hours.

• Ability and willingness to perform medical intervention services while traveling to and from school events in a District-provided vehicle or in a First Student Transportation bus and be available to render aid during school events.

• Must be willing to ride on a school bus with designated students when necessary.

• Collaborate with the building supervisors and school nurse (supervisor) in the development and evaluation of the health needs of the assignment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee will occasionally work under deadlines and/or emergency-type situations and will experience frequent interruptions.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Care provided in the classroom, bus, and other school environments.
• The noise level is moderate to loud.
• The position involves exposure to potential injury and to common infectious diseases that may be carried by students.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in inside/outside weather conditions.
• Frequent interruptions and occasional emergency-type situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy care preferred.
• Ability to follow physician orders and nursing care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and assurance of confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must have a driving abstract record on file with the District with favorable/safe driving results and be available to work beyond regular working hours when necessary.
• Must be willing to ride on a school bus with designated students when necessary.
• The employee must be flexible and deal with a variety of problems immediately.

Supplemental Information

Salary & Benefits Schedule

The position follows the student calendar (summers off, Christmas break off, spring break off, etc.). The position includes a full comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long-term disability, and more. Information about benefits can be found here.

Hourly Rates:

LPNYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 52026/27 $25.61$28.54$31.48$34.41$37.30Class RNYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 52026/27 $41.68$42.93$44.21$45.54$46.90

Annual Rate

CERT RNYear 1Year 162026/27$57,950$108,151

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. Employees are eligible for SEBB health benefits if Colville School District anticipates they will work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). Eligible Colville School District employees receive a comprehensive benefit package through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). This includes medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life/AD&D insurance and other optional benefits.

Medical Insurance

Five plans are available to choose from if you reside in Stevens county. Medical insurance is optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employees have the option to cover their family/dependents on medical insurance as well. SEBB Medical Benefits At-A-Glance

Dental Insurance

With three plans to choose from, dental insurance is provided free to the employee and their family/dependents. Dental Plan Comparison Side by Side

Vision Insurance

With three plans to choose from, vision insurance is provided free to the employee and their family/dependents. Compare Vision Plans Side by Side Tool

Life and AD&D Insurance

Basic life insurance ($35,000 policy) and accidental death and dismemberment ($5,000 policy) are free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional life insurance. Life Insurance Details

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Basic long-term disability insurance is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional long-term disability insurance. Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan Info

Tax Saving Programs

Employee may elect to participate in tax-savings programs such as Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) or Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP coverage with Washington State Employee Assistance Program is free to the employee. The EAP promotes the health and well-being of employees and their household members by offering legal, financial and counseling consultations.

Work/Life Balance (Time Off Benefits)

We offer a robust leave program-including personal, sick, vacation (for eligible roles), bereavement, and holidays-with specific leave amounts varying by position. Additional benefits include leave sharing and annual buy-back options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

District Employees are members of the Washington Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or School Employees Retirement System (SERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Employer Colville School District 115

Address 217 S. Hofstetter St.

Colville, Washington, 99114

Phone 509-684-7850

Website colsd.org