Credentialed School Nurse

Work year: 185 days

Duties: Under the direction of the appropriate administrator the School Nurse provides specialized health services to support the health safety and educational needs of students. Primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct mandated student vision and hearing screenings and follow up on identified concerns
• Develop implement and monitor individualized student health care plans
• Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as appropriate to provide health-related information and recommendations
• Maintain accurate health records and provide required documentation to support the districts Medi-Cal billing program
• Obtain review and clarify physician orders and other health-related documentation as needed
• Train and provide ongoing support to Health Care Aides in first aid and specialized health care procedures
• Perform and/or supervise specialized health care procedures in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with students families teachers administrators health care providers and other school personnel to address student health needs
• Provide health education consultation and guidance to students and staff as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws regulations and District policies governing student health services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current and valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• California School Nurse Credential or eligibiilty and willingness to obtain the credential within five (5) years of employment
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience working with children and/or students in a school pediatric or community health setting is desirable
• Ability to work with students with varied disabilities

Required Experience:

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