LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The Highline Public Schools Health Services Department is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year! The job of Licensed Practical Nurse is done for the purpose of providing health care services meeting the individual needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. All of these responsibilities are under the direction of the Director of Health and Social Services or designee.Highline Public Schools serves students and families in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state. Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. In 2013, families, students, staff and community members across Highline came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for students. Our strategic plan is our equity plan and is guided by Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to guide our work, identifying four bold goals:Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, tracheostomy care and emergency management, nebulizer treatments, enteral feedings, diabetic management, oxygen, one on one student care, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.Assists school nurse in health and safety preparedness training and planning for the purpose of ensuring that information is readily available to staff and a plan in place. Assists with maintaining student's confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, immunization records, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Minimum qualifications include a college and/or vocational school certificate/degree in nursing. Certificates and licenses required include a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license, Valid CPR and First Aid certificates, and a valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance.Preferred qualifications include previous work experience as a LPN and previous work experience as a LPN in a K-12 public school district setting.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to bend neck and back. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for repetitive grasping and for pushing and pulling. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, reach overhead, knee stand and push and pull. The employee is occasionally required to use hands for fine manipulation, squat, kneel, lift overhead, crawl, and lift and carry. The employee must constantly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or carry up to 39 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry a maximum of 50 pounds. The employee is required to push and pull a maximum force of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. Floor surfaces are varied. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must deal with angry and upset students, parents, and community members. The employee must adjust to frequent interruptions in their work schedule. May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. May occasionally be required to accompany children on field trips.