Certified School Nurse

Certified School NurseThe Certified School Nurse provides and coordinates school health services that protect student well-being, support attendance, and reduce health-related barriers to learning. The nurse uses professional nursing judgment to assess student needs, provide care, and connect families with appropriate resources, working collaboratively with school leaders, Pupil Services staff, and community health providers.Essential duties and responsibilities include assessing student illness, injury, and health concerns; providing nursing care within the authorized scope of practice; developing, implementing, and updating individualized health care plans and emergency care plans for students with chronic conditions or other identified needs; administering prescribed medications and treatments; providing first aid and emergency care; planning and conducting required health screenings; reviewing and maintaining immunization records; monitoring communicable disease concerns; providing health education and counseling; participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, and multidisciplinary student support meetings; collaborating with attendance staff, counselors, social workers, and administrators to identify health-related causes of absenteeism; communicating respectfully and promptly with families regarding student health concerns; coordinating health arrangements for field trips, school activities, and student transitions; maintaining accurate, timely student health records; maintaining a safe and organized health office; compiling required school health reports; coordinating with supplemental nursing staff and health office support personnel; following District policies, applicable school health requirements, nursing standards, and mandated reporting obligations; maintaining regular, punctual attendance; and performing other related duties assigned within the employee's qualifications and authorized scope of practice.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of school nursing, child and adolescent development, public health, emergency response, and care of students with disabilities and chronic health conditions; ability to recognize changes in student health, prioritize urgent needs, apply nursing protocols, perform medication calculations, and make sound clinical decisions; clear oral and written communication, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams; compassion, cultural responsiveness, and respect for students and families with diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and health beliefs; ability to remain calm during emergencies, manage interruptions and competing demands, and organize health office responsibilities; and proficiency with electronic health records, District-approved student information systems, and common office applications.Physical demands and work environment involve frequent interruptions and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment must be used. Essential functions may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, fine motor activity, operating medical equipment, and responding promptly to emergencies. The employee may assist with student mobility or positioning and move equipment or supplies using safe practices, available assistance, and appropriate equipment. The employee must be able to observe and assess student symptoms, communicate effectively, and perform essential nursing functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.Performance will be evaluated by the designated supervisor in accordance with applicable District procedures and professional employee evaluation requirements. Evaluation will address quality and timeliness of student care, implementation of health plans, accuracy of records and reports, communication, professional judgment, and adherence to District policies and nursing standards. Chester Upland School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.