School Nurse

Cascade Christian Schools

A high-quality independent interdenominational school district has an opening for a School Nurse. Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and is a thriving district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Centered on Christ-focused education, we are dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Join our team as we make a meaningful difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a need for accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Develop, implement, and oversee district-wide health policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure consistent high-quality health services across all campuses.
• Serve as the districts primary health consultant to school leadership.
• Oversee student health plans, including chronic conditions, medication administration, medical accommodations, and emergency response planning.
• Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, and school staff.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to campus personnel.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations, including immunizations, communicable disease reporting, and medication standards.
• Monitor and respond to public health concerns and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA, FERPA).
• Complete required state reporting, including annual submission to the Washington State Immunization Information System.
• Supervise and support campus staff in implementing health procedures.
• Provide training in first aid, CPR/AED, allergy management, diabetes care, and emergency protocols.
• Partner with school leadership to promote student and staff wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with counseling and student support teams on mental health and preventive care efforts.
• Serve as liaison to families, community healthcare providers, hospitals, and public health agencies.
• Participate in district committees and crisis response teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Agree with Cascade Christian Schools Statement of Faith and Teaching Statements.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Masters degree in nursing preferred.
• School Nurse Certification or eligibility.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably in school health, pediatrics, public health, or community health.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent health issues.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is primarily school-based with regular travel between campuses.
• Clear background check.
• Possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate.

WORK HOURS

Monday through Friday, a minimum of 20 hours per week.

START DATE

ASAP

SALARY RANGE

$29.91 through $45.44 depending on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

Paid Sick and Personal Leave and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@cascadechristian.org.

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check which includes credit and criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.