Substitute - Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] ($42.86/hour)

Substitute LPN Position

Substitute positions are on-call, at-will positions with no guarantee of hours or work.

Pay Rate

Substitute LPN - $42.86/hr

Job Title: Substitute LPN

Classification Level: Classified - Nurse (LPN) Substitute

Reports to: Director of Student Services, Building Principal

Summary of Assignment

Under general direction of the building principal, with lead direction from the Director of Student Services, provides health related services for students. Demonstrates competency in providing direct nursing care to students as delegated by an ESA Certified Registered Nurse. Maintains records as required by State statute and District policy.

Essential Functions

• Accompanies technology dependent students to and from school when medical status is considered at risk for life threatening event during transport; uses skilled nursing judgment.
• Performs standard physical health care procedures; tests and records vision, weight, hearing, scoliosis, and immunization status of students.
• Provides health and nutrition education to children and parents in coordination with other staff.
• Assists with the identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; observes universal precautions at all times.
• Assembles, organizes, and maintains student health records, files, and supplies.
• Coordinates District and community services for students with paraeducators, volunteers, school nurse, and building administrator.
• Administers first aid, CPT, and emergency care to students who are sick or injured; notifies school nurse, administrator, and parents, as required. Completes accident and suspected child abuse reports, as required.
• Administers prescription and non-prescription medicine as prescribed by health care professional or parents; maintains daily log.
• Attends training related to students medical treatment needs.
• Performs other essential functions, as requested.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis minimum 1 time a month
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of nursing and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious disease control.
• Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social, and disease entities.
• Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff, parents, and volunteers, in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.
• Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building, the District, and the State of Washington.
• Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.

Certification and Licenses

• Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a registered nurse with an associates degree.
• First Aid and CPR Card

Desirable Qualification

Previous experience working with school-age children.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is assigned to a specific work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB CLASS: Substitute - on call, no guarantee of work or hours

Disclaimer: Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

Application Process

This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office.

Applicants selected for this position will be contacted by Substitute Services via email with next steps.

*Next Steps include:

• Completion of Onboarding documents
• Completion of online employment informational videos
• Fingerprinting
• Presentation of Valid Identification as required by the I9 Form
• *Other steps may be required.

Once applicant completes the steps listed above, an in-person Substitute New Hire Orientation will be scheduled.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district's online or alternative learning programs. This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis,