District Nurse

District Nurse

The District Nurse serves as a health consultant for site administrators who are responsible for health services at their sites and is directly responsible to the Director of Pupil Services.

Job Summary:

The District Nurse serves as a health consultant for site administrators who are responsible for health services at their sites and is directly responsible to the Director of Pupil Services.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a resource for health issues within the district.
2. Monitors compliance with all health and immunization requirements.
3. Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures in health-related areas, and interprets these policies and procedures for staff and community.
4. Assists director in supervising and evaluation health services.
5. Provides nursing direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel, including but not limited to, LVN's and health clerks at school sites.
6. Provides training in specialized health care procedures.
7. Coordinates health screening services.
8. Provides in-service training to staff regarding health services and health education.
9. Serves as a health education resource person to staff, pupils, and parents.
10. Provides health instruction as required.
11. Participates in the placement of pupils in special instructional programs when appropriate.
12. Represents District with the County Health Department and other community agencies.
13. Assists the risk manager in assessing employee health complaints.
14. Aid in recruitment and orientation of new personnel.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of successful school nurse experience and two (2) years of nursing leadership experience.

Credential(s): California health and development or standard designated services credential in health.

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of laws (federal and state) and procedures pertaining to nursing practice and education; operation of health services programs; personnel training; ability to coordinate health services programs; establish, maintain, and manage effective working relationships with staff and community; exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive interpersonal situations; communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to make decisions and maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, supervisor and staff members.

Licenses: California driver's license and willingness to use own vehicle. CPR Certificate. CPR Instructor's certification. Current registered nurse license. Audiometric certificate. AED certificate.