Job Description
School Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN | PRN/Sub | Tacoma area, WA | 2025–2026 School Year
Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Sub/PRN to serve as a School Nurse for the 2025–2026 school year in the greater Tacoma area in Washington . This is a PRN in-person 1:1 position serving students with health needs. If you’re passionate about student wellness and want to work with a values-driven, therapist-run organization, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Highlights:
- Location: Greater Tacoma Area
- Position: School Nurse (RN or LPN) : 1-1 support for students with health needs
- Schedule: Seeking sub support for the following dates and more throughout the school year.
- November 10-14, 2025
- December 4 and 8, 2025
- Setting: School Setting
- Start Date: As needed, see above dates
- In-person only
Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State RN or LPN license (DOH or Compact)
- Medical experience required: G tube feeding and med administration, condom catheter care, transferring/lifting with support, airway suctioning, trach, seizure monitoring
- Pediatric experience
- Fingerprinting and background check required prior to start
- Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, or public health preferred
Benefits & Perks:
- Paid Sick Leave
- Healthcare Benefits*
- 401(k) with company matching
- W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites
- Referral bonuses
- No non-compete clauses
- Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching*
- (*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period)
Why Work With Ampersand Therapy?
Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of therapists who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference. We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists—some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves. We offer mentorship and support, especially for newer school-based specialists, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.
Our Values:
- Equity & Inclusion: We’re actively working to build a diverse, inclusive culture and support racial justice. We donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid and provide anti-racism resources to our team.
- Community Engagement: We volunteer with and support nonprofits such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth — and empower our team to support the causes that matter most to them.
- Environmental Sustainability: We reduce paper use, seek low-waste therapy options, and are committed to maintaining a negative carbon footprint.
Join our team of passionate school-based clinicians in Washington and make a lasting impact with students!
Job Tags
Relief, Local area,