Licensed Practical Nurse (School) - Up to $52/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse providing school-based health care in Tacoma, Washington. Supports student wellness during the school day on a 36-week contract, collaborating with staff, parents, and healthcare providers to maintain a safe and compliant health environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care and health support to students during the school day in accordance with LPN scope of practice and school policies
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and document care accurately per school and district procedures
• Perform basic assessments, provide first aid, and respond to student health concerns
• Collaborate with school staff, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers to support student wellness and safe return-to-class planning
• Maintain a safe, organized health office environment and support required health records, compliance needs, and daily nursing tasks

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN) program (certificate/diploma) or equivalent
• Active WA LPN License
• Minimum experience: 0 years (new grads encouraged to apply)
• Ability to support student health needs in a school setting during the school day
• Ability to work a daytime school schedule up to 6.5 hours/day based on school schedule
• Availability for 32-40 hours per week (typically ~32.5 hours/week)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with school staff, families, and students
• Professional, compassionate, and student-focused approach
• Flexibility with pending facility details (orientation, EMR, scrubs, and other site expectations to be confirmed)

Preferred Skills:

• Current CPR/BLS (preferred for school-based nursing)

Benefits:

• Premium Pay: Weekly direct deposit, 13% above market average
• Medical/dental/vision coverage starting the 1st day of the month after start date, continuing between assignments, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave
• Health benefits maintained through Winter/Summer break: coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons
• Investment in growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license + CEU reimbursements
• Support your lifestyle: paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!), travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours and cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities
• Streamlined compliance & flexibility: reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs, user-friendly portal for onboarding, shifts customized to your needs, rapid interviews (38 hours typical)