School Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Part Time | University Place, WA | 2025–2026 School Year Leave Coverage Position

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a 1-1 Nurse for the 2025–2026 school year in University Place, Washington. This is a part-time, in-person 1:1 position serving a student with medical needs starting in February 2026. If you’re passionate about pediatric care and want to work with a values-driven, therapist-run organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Highlights:

• Location: University Place, WA
• Position: School Nurse (LPN) : 1-1 support for student with G tube, seizure monitoring needs, VNS magnet, oral-nasal suctioning, wheelchair 
• Schedule: MTThF (no school Wednesdays); 1-1 with preschool student in the AM for about 4 hours per day including bus riding (about 16 hours per week)
• Setting: School Setting
• Start Date: February 2026 through the end of the school year
• In-person only

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State LPN license (DOH) or compact nursing license 
• G-tube experience
• Seizure monitoring experience
• Pediatric experience
• Critical care 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!