Position Type:
Student Services

Date Posted:
4/29/2026

Location:
Richland
Department: Migrant Education Program
Reports To: Migrant Program Director
Classification: Classified Exempt / 1.0 FTE
Location: ESD 123 Region (Columbia, Finley, Prescott and Richland School Districts)
Starting Salary: Grade 30: $84,623 (Step 1/ Year 1) - $95,244 (Step 5/ Year 5)

SUMMARY: The Migrant Education Program (MEP), Nurse Case Manager will provide appropriate one-on-one and group nursing case management services to address the combined health, social, and attendance needs of eligible migrant students in Columbia, Finley, Prescott, and Richland School Districts to improve student health and academic engagement. This position will provide health-related education and resources to migrant student and families, to Migrant Education Program and district staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Migrant Education Program and school staff, and community partners to:
  • Identify students who may benefit from services
  • Assess students to identify health conditions
  • Describe how health concerns are impacting student engagement and success
  • Determine if the student would benefit from case management support
  • Prioritize students to include in the case load
• Manage case load of 40 - 60 students
  • Conduct an assessment to identify student and family strengths and goals
  • Include student and family to identify student specific interventions to achieve goals
  • Manage referrals to support goals
  • Assist student and family to understand and manage interventions and recommendations from different referrals
  • Coordinate with school staff in development of student plans (emergency care plans, individualized healthcare plans, 504 plans Individualized education plans, etc.)
  • Monitor plan effectiveness and makes changes as needed.
• Collaborate with MEP to:
  • Identify community strengths and concerns
  • Set community goals
  • Develop interventions to help achieve goals
  • Identify areas of opportunity to serve migrant students
• Contribute to community events
• Develop and facilitate education presentations in English and Spanish
  • Coordinate with community providers to provide support and presentations for community events
  • Understand migrant community and student issues that affect the success of migrant students
• Document assessment, goals, interventions, and outcomes of work with students, families, community partners and MEP staff.
• Support inclusion and advocate for the health rights of students and migrant community
• Provide consultation services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control.
• Serve as a resource for health education to students, families, and MEP program staff
• Participate in appropriate data collection

Supervisory: None

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs related duties as assigned.*

*Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current active Washington State Registered Nurse License
• Current valid Driver's License
• WSP/ FBI background clearance required
• Bilingual and Bilterate in English and Spanish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program
• Two (2) years of experience practicing as a registered nurse
• Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • School nursing
  • Acute and/or chronic care in pediatrics
  • An independent practice setting, i.e., home care, hospice
  • Computer skills to communicate and collect data

Requires knowledge of:

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, standards of care, and state and federal obligations
• Knowledge of current health issues affecting both rural and urban communities, and public schools.
• Knowledge of Individualized Health Care and Emergency Care plans, Individualized Education Programs, 504 plans, and principles of school health programs.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent health - physical, emotional, and mental health concepts.
• Familiarity with regional school health resources and community partners.
• Ability to interact professionally with people of all ages, lifestyle preferences, and diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, including those who may be distraught, angry, or upset.
• Ability to apply complex nursing, health, and education regulations.
• Ability to promote equity across all work and interactions.
• Ability to develop rapport with students and parents, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech, writing and professional presentations in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and objectivity, as well as maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize health information software programs, technology, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently with large numbers of staff in promoting the migrant health services program.
• Ability to practice consistent and punctual
• Ability to work flexible hours and make home visits to migrant families as needed.
• Ability to provide first aid or perform CPR when needed

POSITION BENEFITS:
Opportunities to receive on the job training
Access to full benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Retirement Account. Medical Reimbursement Account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
Access to the agency's wellness program
Paid sick and personal leave
Receive customary school breaks with summer off

COMPENSATION:

• Paid once a month on the last working day of the month.
• Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule.
• A full work calendar for this position is 260 days and 8 hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year:
  • 7,051.92 (step 1/year 1) - $7,934.25 (step 5/year 5)
  • This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31).

TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS:
Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
Flexible and can thrive in a fast paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
Possess confidence while being humble - lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
Hungry - always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
Smart - have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU:
"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
"I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
"I have not done that before, but I can do it."
"I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach."

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed approximately seventy-five percent (75%) in an office environment and approximately twenty-five percent (25%) traveling to districts and affiliate agencies, as well as for workshops, committee representation, and conferences. Lifts and carries a maximum of thirty (35) pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.