Substitute - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Bethel School District 403 in Spanaway, WA

Job description

POSITION HOURS AND DAYS VARY. PAY FOR POSITION: 2026-27 Salary - Level 10 - $28.62/hour Please upload your Washington State Department of Health LPN license to your application. This position's responsibilities are to provide a wide variety of support to the school nurse by providing nursing care as outlined in health care plans, maintaining student health records, assessing the health needs of students to provide first aid or referrals, and assisting in nursing procedures. The LPN provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Other responsibilities include maintaining computer records and lists, securing required health records from parents, maintaining health room supplies and providing a variety of clerical support to the school office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Depending upon the individual assignment, the Substitute - LPN may perform all or a combination of the following: 1. Provides nursing care as delegated by school nurse and as outlined in individual health care plans. Nursing care may include non-oral medications (i.e., injections, eye/ear medications), mixing medications, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric and J-tube feedings, suctioning and tracheotomy care, feeding and medication by G-tube, performing clean intermittent catheterization, providing nebulizer treatments, and other nursing care appropriate for a LPN. Health care plans are developed and monitored by the school nurse. 2. Maintains student health records; creates new records; updates health information; ensures that health records are maintained in confidential manner. 3. May maintain student attendance records; track attendance; verify and process student absence excuses; may maintain and report lunch count; informs administrator, school nurse, and/or parents of student absences. 4. Attends to student health needs; assesses injuries or illness to determine appropriate action; provides basic first aid; refers students to health care professionals as needed. Determines need for nurse's advice; calls nurse for assistance as necessary; may call for emergency assistance. Calls parents regarding student accidents or illness as needed; arranges for transportation home as necessary. 5. Gathers, assesses and records immunization information; gathers health data for a variety of state reports such as scoliosis, immunization, vision, and hearing. Contacts parents or schools as needed to secure health records and immunization compliance in accordance with district procedures and time lines. Maintains documentation of parental contacts. Prepares forms for reporting purposes. 6. Compiles health records, cards and lists; provides reports as requested. Maintains health room log. Completes accident reports and distributes them appropriately. Compiles, updates, and distributes health concerns list. 7. Records health screening results for each student. Is responsible to organizing health screenings. Assists school nurse with screenings, may train volunteers to assist with screenings. 8. Administers medication to students as directed by physician, according to district policy procedures and procedures and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains appropriate records. 9. Maintains inventory of health room supplies; prepares supply orders; receives, verifies and stocks supplies. 10. Monitors student behavior in the health room; corrects behavior as necessary; monitors individual health room use to prevent abuses. 11. Reports situations such as pregnancy, substance abuse or physical abuse to appropriate school staff for follow-up. Maintains confidentiality of student personal problems. 12. Attends scheduled health clerk meetings/inservice. OTHER FUNCTIONS 13. May, in conjunction with school nurse, provide information to parents about health issues. 14. Provides a variety of clerical support to the school office such as answering telephones, filing, performing computer input and typing. Provides a variety of backup and peak load ass