DEFINITION OF POSITION:   The Nurse will provide school nursing duties.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Building Principal and Lead School District Nurse

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a current, valid LPN or RN license
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience/training in special education
• Experience working with persons with health and physical disabilities
• Experience/appreciation of diverse populations
• Evidence of in-service training or successful experience working with children or persons with special needs

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Willingness to be trained
• Perform nursing duties under the supervision of the lead school district nurse
• Take directions and follow through without direct supervision
• Care of students with special health needs
• Work directly with students as defined by their individual programs
• Work with behaviorally disabled children
• Provide structure and direction to reluctant students
• Work in multiple settings
• Assist school nurse personnel with screening, record keeping, and reporting
• Utilize clerical and computer skills for recordkeeping, typing reports, completing forms, etc.
• Commitment to the safety of children
• Carry out other assigned duties as needed
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible           

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: Unrepresented Classified Employee, Nurse:  $32.43 - $36.50 per hour
• Length of Contract: 6 hours per day, 180 days per year
• Benefits/Leaves: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.  Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per board policy. 

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. 

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER