Hiring School Nurse for 24-25 School Year!

Contract School Nurse for 2024-2025 School Year
At ProCare, our mission is to encourage each child to confidently and proudly achieve his or her full potential. We are working with a school district located in Fife, WA that is looking to hire an LPN or RN for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year with the opportunity to renew for the following school year.

A school nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with specific healthcare needs can attend school safely and access the education they require. They serve as a bridge between the medical and educational worlds, working to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The selected candidate will be hired on as a full time contracted employee through ProCare Therapy. A full school year contract will be awarded for you to complete. While undergoing your assignment, you will be provided with: competitive compensation, weekly paychecks, and superior healthcare benefits through United Healthcare

 

Essential duties:

• Provide health screening services (hearing, vision, scoliosis) and follow up on issues identified.
• Maintain a list of students with major health conditions and provide updates to the staff.
• Assess student records for compliance with state mandates for immunization and physical exam requirements.
• Monitor medications given at school.
• Provide emergency care when on site.
• Identify communicable diseases and refer to medical provider; conduct a program to prevent the spread of disease.
• Maintain health records on all students.
• Respond to teacher concerns about student health issues.
• Provide special procedures, or instruct others in their application, that are required by students with special needs.
• Make home visits as appropriate.
• Provide current health and developmental information on students during the Student Study Team process

Caseload:

• Full time: 35 hours/week
• Monday - Friday
• Hours: 7:30 - 3:30
• September 4th, 2024 - June 18th, 2025
• Responsibilities: diabetic care, asthma care, medication administration, classroom assistance, communicating with staff and parents, etc.

Requirements:

• Active LPN or RN license in Washington
• Washington fingerprint card or willing to obtain
• CPR & BLS certified
• Previous pediatric or school nursing experience is preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Weekly pay
• 401k matching
• Insurance through United Health Care: Medical, dental and vision
• Reimbursement for continuing education 
• Relocation assistance

Interview Process:

• 10 –15 minute screening call with a ProCare Therapy Recruiter
• 20-30 Minute virtual interview directly with the school district
• Offer is typically within 24-48 hours of the virtual interview

If you have any additional questions please feel free to call or text my number below. Send resumes to sara.hawes@procaretherapy.com.

I look forward to speaking with you!

Nequia Speaks 
Director of Educational Resources
nequia.speaks@procaretherapy.com
(678) 820-5520