Registered Nurse-Special Education
Reports to: Site Administrator
Union: OEA
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Special Education Registered Nurse supports students with disabilities and chronic health conditions to ensure access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). The nurse provides direct health services, develops individualized healthcare plans, and collaborates with school teams to meet medical and educational needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and state law.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provide direct and emergency nursing services to students, including those with significant medical needs.
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Administer prescribed medications and treatments following medical orders and district policy.
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Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) for students with special needs.
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Support medically fragile students, including management of tracheostomies, seizure disorders, gastrostomy feedings, and catheterizations.
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Participate in special education assessments and contribute to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team process.
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Maintain accurate, confidential student health records consistent with FERPA, HIPAA, and district policy.
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Prepare required health-related documentation for IEPs, Medicaid billing, and state reporting.
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Ensure compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations for immunizations and communicable disease control.
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Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, occupational therapists, and other ESA professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team.
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Serve as liaison among schools, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in the development of IEP goals related to health and access to instruction.
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Train school staff in emergency medical procedures, medication administration, and chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, seizure care, anaphylaxis response).
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Provide health education for students, families, and staff as appropriate.
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Promote wellness, disease prevention, and safe school environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
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Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.
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Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
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Will involve travel between multiple school sites within the district.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing
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Registered Nurse License in the state of Washington.
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Must be able to obtain ESA certification with the state of Washington.
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Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
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Experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing.
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Experience supporting students with disabilities or complex health needs preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Starting Date: 2025-2026 School Year (180 total contracted days)
Salary: $65,202 - $125,686 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA - 2025-2026 Salary Schedule
Retirement: Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position
Othello 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, [email protected]; and Section 504 Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, [email protected]. Address: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.
El Distrito Escolar Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un guía para perros entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinadora de Derechos Civiles y Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, [email protected]; y Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, [email protected]. Dirección: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.
