LEAD NURSE COORDINATOR 0.4 FTE 2026-27 (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Lead Nurse Coordinator

The job of Lead Nurse Coordinator is to support the Executive Director of Inclusion & Accessibility in overseeing the individual health needs of students, and provide leadership for certificated and classified nursing staff. Commitment to equity is a priority, with the Bellevue School District committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. Duties and responsibilities include collaborating with district nurses, parents, students, health care providers, and other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements. Provides oversight and consultation in the development, establishment, implementation, and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and procedures for a coordinated student health services model that prioritizes student health services and promotes mental and physical health. Supports implementation of the District's student health services program. Facilitates services in conjunction with Principals, community partnerships, and other programs to meet the health needs of students and families. Ensures current health trends are incorporated and coordinated as they relate to an urban setting within a culturally diverse community. Provides coaching support for nurses on writing individual health plans and 504 Plans and special educators on writing special education plans.

Collects and analyzes student, school, and program data for continuous improvement. Directly supports nurses in effectively implementing health services. Participates in, plans, and/or facilitates department/district level meetings. Participates in, plans, and/or facilitates health-related educational offerings for families, staff, and the community. Collaborates with other key district teams in support of students with disabilities and health needs, Supports implementation and reporting of key state, district, and department strategic priorities. Leads department/district wide initiatives as needed. Researches and remains abreast of health services and school-based therapy issues, programs, and needs and of state and national trends in health services. Collaborates with educational institutions to provide practicum sites for basic and advanced degree candidates. Maintains current knowledge of laws, theory, research and practice that affect school health services. Supports district nurses and other staff to assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements. Supports district nurses to report students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law. Working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives. Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Operating within a defined budget. Supports the Executive Director of Inclusion & Accessibility to prioritize project deadlines and ensure optimal utilization of personnel. Performs other job-related duties as required. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. local/state health meetings, programs) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge. Provides training on a variety of health-related subjects for the purpose of acting as a resource to nurses, students, teachers, and other school personnel.

Reporting relationships are with the Executive Director of Inclusion & Accessibility.

Education and experience typically required include a Bachelors degree in nursing or higher, First Aid/CPR, and job related experience. Licensing requirements include a valid Washington State Nurse License, Educational Staff Associate certification.

Knowledge required includes review and interpretation of highly technical information, writing technical materials, speaking persuasively to implement desired actions, and analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required includes computer operation/skills, health standards for the school setting, pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, safety practices and procedures, stages of child development, and working knowledge of the school system.

Skills and abilities required include adhering to safety practices, administering first aid, handling hazardous materials, operating equipment used for cleaning, operating standard office equipment, preparing and maintaining accurate records, promoting child centered environment, record keeping. Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required include adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups, communicating with students, establishing effective relationships, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules, working as part of a team.

Physical requirements include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of employment include a salary range of $73,990 to $138,754 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon.45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Compliance Coordinator Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504/ADA Coordinator Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District's communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.