Substitute Nurse 2025-2026

POSITION:    SUBSTITUTE NURSE

SUMMARY

Provide substitute nursing coverage for absent or vacant nursing positions serving students across the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize the nursing process as directed by the district-certificated school nurses to deliver care to students; implement and document a plan of care for each student as designed and agreed upon.
• Assist with tasks involved in vision and hearing screening as required and in accordance with the Washington State Codes.
• Dispense medication and maintain paperwork as required.
• Implement student medical/emergency plans.
• Work in cooperation with certificated and classified staff to promote medically effective, friendly and caring atmosphere for students and parents.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS:     

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN or LPN licensure with the appropriate State Board.
• Experience in nursing duties with children is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with students with a wide range of behaviors, emotional disabilities, and medical conditions.
• Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
• Ability to maintain health records and confidentiality of students, parents and staff members.
• Excellent record keeping ability and clerical skills.
• Must have excellent communications skills.
• Must be detail oriented and a team player.
• Ability to respond to and handle emergency situations in a calm, professional, effective manner.
• Experience with equipment found in the school setting preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in appropriate lifting procedures, incurring no injury to students or self.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Mead School District.. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies.

The Salary Range for a Substitute Nurse is Min $25.23 – Max $25.23 per hour. Substitutes will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.  Substitutes who work 630 hours will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year.  Standard benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

All applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org.

Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Sonia O'Connor, Substitute Specialist, at the District Administration Building or email subservices@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

1.   Your Resume.             

2.   Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying.

3.   Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

4.   Copy of your  Professional Permit(s) or screen shot of state current license proof on line.

5.   A minimum of three (3) references with their email addresses

6.   After your initial screening, if selected, you will be invited to come to the District Office for substitute orientation which includes completing the fingerprint process. All selected candidates must be Board Approved.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021.  Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010

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