School Nurse

QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48

PO BOX 40

QUILCENE, WA 98376

(360) 765-3363

April 20, 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY

The Quilcene School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

School Nurse

.2 FTE / 183 days

2026/2027 School Year

Submit application to:   

Human Resources

        Quilcene School District No. 48

        PO Box 40

        Quilcene, WA 98376

Salary:       Per placement on the QEA Salary Allocation Schedule

Pay Range: $54.06-$84.99 per hour

Closing Date:     Open until filled

Interview Date:     To be determined

Start Date:      August 2026

Benefits: Sick leave; 5 personal days per school year, Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

• Application Packet
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Copy of current WA Dept of Health License
• Copy of Valid WA State ESA Certificate
• Other documents may be included at your discretion

Submit completed application, cover letter, letters of recommendation, and current resume to: 

Quilcene School District – Attn: Human Resources - PO Box 40 - Quilcene, WA 98376 or email to: hr@qsd48.org

Applications are available through the human resources office. You may call (360) 765-2952 to request a packet or go to our district website at https://www.qsd48.org/current-job-postings. Applicants must pass a background check (fingerprints) through the WSP and FBI.              

Quilcene School District #48

Position Description

School Nurse

Summary:

The school nurse, under the guidance of Washington State Department of Health and under the supervision of the school administration, develops, implements, manages, and, in some cases, delivers school health services to all students within the school district. The school nurse scope of practice is defined by law and regulation and professional school nursing standards.

Essential Functions:

• The development of a health services plan that prioritizes services; promotes good mental and physical health practices and behaviors that are culturally appropriate; and, responds to student and cooperative site’s needs.
• Assesses and provides for the critical needs of the students in each school; i.e., emergency care plans or individual health plans for students with life-threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, students with health concerns and/or requiring nursing treatments and medication administration. In addition, trains unlicensed staff in the care of those students as appropriate.
• Delegates to unlicensed school personnel tasks that can by law be delegated and provide training and supervision of non-nurse school staff in providing those services. (i.e. medication and nursing treatments)
• Provides nursing consultation re: development and/or revision of school health policies and procedures, records and forms, health room procedures, communicable disease control, and student immunization compliance.
• Assesses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process and within the scope of school nurse practice; initiates referrals for further diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs and provides follow-up; communicates health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent.
• Coordinates and implements health screenings mandated by law, including referral and follow-up.
• Performs professional nursing tasks as indicated and assigned including emergency services when on site.
• Serves as a resource for health education to classroom teacher as time allows.
• Conducts staff CPR trainings as time allows.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, concepts, and legal obligations.
• Knowledge of basic principles of growth and development.
• Knowledge of current health issues affecting both rural and urban communities and public schools.
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Plan specifications.
• Knowledge of program goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of effective leadership and decision-making techniques.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and the public.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with district staff, community agencies, and students.
• Ability to exhibit professional judgment, responsibility, and dependability.
• Ability to exemplify good personal health practices and mental health attitudes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
• Ability to interpret students’ health needs to parents and school staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and objectivity.
• Ability to utilize computerized health information software program.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to perform demanding tasks while maintaining a professional environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of student records and pertinent information.
• Ability to work with computers and operate standard office equipment as necessary to carry out the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Current Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate as a school nurse, current Washington RN license, current first aid/CPR and CPR/First Aid Instructor certification or willingness to obtain. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. School nurse experience in public or private schools preferred. Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal background clearance required. Current Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

While performing the duties of this job, employee will regularly sit, stand, and walk. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision. The noise level in this environment is occasionally quiet to moderate. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. Occasionally requires the ability to lift and carry a maximum of 25 pounds.

Hazards: The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. Work is typically performed in an office/classroom environment, and employee is required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to be flexible with tasks and priorities; may need to deal with distraught or difficult individuals; potential exposure to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

Supervision:

This position is to be supervised and evaluated by the Principal

Union Affiliation:

QEA

 QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT #48 - AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Quilcene School District #48 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or

military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts* and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator

Title: K-12 Principal, Mark Gudger

Phone: (360) 765-2906

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Title: Counselor, Tiffiny Jaber

Phone: (360) 765-2955

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642)

Title: Superintendent, Ron Moag

Phone: (360) 765-2902

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title: Superintendent, Ron Moag

Phone: (360) 765-2902