District Nurse

School Nurse

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, coordinates the health service program at assigned schools; assesses, evaluates, improves and promotes the health of students and staff in accordance with State Law and District policies and regulations.

Completes all mandated screenings and reports annually within timelines required by state agencies. Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities related to health needs of selected students. Participates as a member of the School Site Team to address the health related needs of students. Refers parents of students needing medical care to appropriate private or community resources. Coordinates the implementation of the District's communicable disease prevention program. Coordinates, monitors and facilitates the maintenance of health and immunization records for each student. Provides general health counseling services to parents, students and staff. Informs staff of physical or health needs of students. Provides emergency health services for ill or injured students and staff. Communicates with parents and other health care professionals regarding illness and health concerns which may affect students learning and achievement. Serves as a health education resource person to students and staff and teaches health related subjects (i.e. social hygiene and family life education at designated grade level) under supervision of a classroom teacher. Conducts or coordinates the implementation of health-related in-service activities and screenings including, but not limited to, Universal Precautions, First Aid, C.P.R., T.B., and Specialized Physical Health Care procedures for school and district staff. Participates in on-going professional development through District, regional or state sponsored activities. Assists other health care professionals in the delivery of health services to students and parents. Coordinates distribution of first-aid kits to classrooms. Performs other duties as assigned.

Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; two years of successful experience as a School Nurse desirable and/or successful Registered Nurse experience in a hospital, clinic or physician's office with school age population.

Possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Credential or a Professional Clear School Nurse Credential, Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California. Certification to conduct vision and audiometric assessments. Valid California Driver's license.

Health office and school environment.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to assess injuries and illness.

Communicable diseases. Contact with blood-borne pathogens.