Description
Spokane International Academy is seeking an experienced nurse to oversee the health and well being of our student population. The position requires a self-motivated, team-oriented professional who truly enjoys working with young people and values education. This person will report directly to the Director of Operations.
Spokane International Academy is a rigorous K-12th grade international school that empowers all students with the academic skills, essential habits for success and global competence necessary to completed advanced courses in high school and a four-year college degree in order to become leaders who can powerfully transform their communities.
Essential Functions
Direct Student Care & Case Management
Identify and Assess: Recognize health care needs within the student population and implement plans to meet them.
Emergency Response: Develop and execute emergency action plans for students at risk of medical crises.
Medication & Procedures: Administer medications as needed and monitor students requiring invasive procedures or health-related classroom adaptations (IHPs).
Clinical Appraisals: Provide periodic health appraisals for students with identified or suspected health problems.
Health Program Coordination
Compliance: Ensure the school adheres to mandated health services, including immunization reviews and professional documentation standards.
Disease Control: Monitor and manage communicable disease prevention and outbreak protocols.
Training: Develop and provide staff training for medication administration, diabetic care management, and First Aid/CPR. (RN only)
Collaboration & Advocacy
Liaison: Act as the bridge between the school, families, and local health providers to ensure optimal student wellness.
Consultation: Serve as a health consultant for school personnel and participate in IEP or Section 504 multidisciplinary team meetings. (RN only)
Supervision
This position works towards a common operational goal and reports directly to the Director of Operations.
Requirements
Education: RN preferred, but may be an LPN, CNA, or Medical Assistant.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of nursing or medical experience with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) is highly recommended.
Licensure: Must hold valid certification/licensure applicable to the role in Washington state.
