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14015 62nd Avenue NW | Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | 253.530.1000

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL, EVERGREEN AND ARTONDALE ELEMENTARY

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position provides care to medically involved preschool students. Responsibilities include following the individual health care plans, providing total physical care for the student, monitoring student health needs, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, and assisting the student in a variety of learning activities. Position works under the general supervision of the school nurse, certificated teacher(s), and pediatric therapist(s). This position will assist students during school hours and bus transportation. Please see the job description for complete details.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• High school graduation or equivalent and graduate of accredited practical nurse program.

• Two years of nursing experience.

• Experience with special needs individuals is desirable.

• Passing scores of the District Skills Test.

• Please Note: The District Skills Test will be given as part of the interview process. Please contact Human Resources P: (253) 530-1000 or E: hr@psd401.net if you have any questions.

• Additional skills testing may be given as part of the interview process.

LICENSES/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a current license as a practical nurse.

• Must obtain regular training as required by Washington State for licensed practical nurses.

• Must maintain first aid/CPR training and have a valid card.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Confined to work area; may not leave students unattended without coverage from a licensed nurse or another staff member. Required to attend to students' personal hygiene; required to lift and transfer students; required to bend over tables to provide care. Exposed to communicable diseases. Required to physically restrain students. Exposed to high noise levels from students making vocalizations. Required to work with adaptive equipment.

REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK: Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $78.00.

Please complete all steps in this online application form so that we may fully consider you; click the SUBMIT button to complete your application and submit it to Human Resources.

Applications are reviewed after closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by building Administration to complete the interview process.

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required.

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Would you be willing to perform health services including, but not limited to, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), gastrointestinal tube feeding using a pump or gravity, administration of oral medication by mouth, feeding tube, inhaler or nebulizer, use of a magnet over a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) to control seizures, oral suctioning using a bulb syringe or suction machine, provision of a cough-assist procedure, administration of emergency medication using an auto injector, administration of oxygen, and Ostomy care?
• Do you have first aid and CPR training, or would you be willing to complete training in these areas if required by the district?
• Have you successfully completed training in Right Response (principle based de-escalation techniques) or would you be willing to complete this type of training if required by the district?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
• Have you successfully completed the district skills test, or be willing to take the district skills test?

Additional Application Steps

CLERICAL APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

ATTACHMENTS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED: A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent will be required upon hire. Attaching a copy of the required document with the application will expedite the hiring process.
• COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Human Resources, the Principal, or hiring team.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• TRANSCRIPTS: You may attach an official, or unofficial, copy of your college and/or university transcript(s). If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, you are not required to submit all of them.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

Benefits

Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.

There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.

Attachments

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• Cover Ltr*

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• Resume

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• Ltr of Reference

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• Ltr of Reference 2

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• Ltr of Reference 3

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• Ref Contact Info

Class- copy HS Diploma/GED

Applicant Disclosure Statement*