HIRING BONUS: $3,500
Clover Park School District has multiple LPN openings at various locations. This is a general posting to allow applicants to indicate interest in employment.
*Salary Range - $35.98/hr - $38.03/hr
Hours per Day - 7.0
Days per Year - 196
**Shift - Determined by location hours
Location: Varies
CLASS SPECIFICATION
I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A. Job Title: B. Classification Level:
Classified - Nurse PT-6
C. Reports to: D. Working Title:
Building Principal Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN-non certificated)
II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the building principal, with lead direction from the Director of Student Services, provides health related services for students. Demonstrates competency in providing direct nursing care to students as delegated by an ESA Certified Registered Nurse. Maintains records as required by State statute and District policy.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Accompanies technology dependent students to and from school when medical status is considered at risk for life threatening event during transport; uses skilled nursing judgment.
2. Performs standard physical health care procedures; tests and records vision, weight, hearing, scoliosis, and immunization status of students.
3. Provides health and nutrition education to children and parents in coordination with other staff.
4. Assists with the identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; observes universal precautions at all times.
5. Assembles, organizes, and maintains student health records, files, and supplies.
6. Coordinates District and community services for students with paraeducators, volunteers, school nurse, and building administrator.
7. Administers first aid, CPT, and emergency care to students who are sick or injured; notifies school nurse, administrator, and parents, as required. Completes accident and suspected child abuse reports, as required.
8. Administers prescription and non-prescription medicine as prescribed by health care professional or parents; maintains daily log.
9. Attends training related to students medical treatment needs.
10. Performs other essential functions, as requested.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education and Experience
1. Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered
Nurse
B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of the principles of nursing and medical terminology.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious
disease control.
3. Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.
4. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
5. Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social, and
disease entities.
6. Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff,
parents, and volunteers, in a diverse environment.
7. Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health
issues.
8. Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building,
the District, and the State of Washington.
9. Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.
C. Certification and Licenses
1. Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a registered
nurse with an associates degree.
2. First Aid and CPR Card
D. Desirable Qualification
1. Previous experience working with school-age children.
V. WORKING CONDITIONS
FLSA: Non-Exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP
JOB CLASS: Professional/Technical WORK YEAR: 196
*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
**Shifts are subject to change.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs 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.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154
*Bonuses are paid as follows: Half of the bonus is paid on the first paycheck and half of the bonus is paid on the June paycheck. If a person resigns or is terminated prior to June, they forfeit the remaining bonus payment.
Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.