About this role
Definition: 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. Typical Duties: • 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. Education and Experience: 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. Licenses and Other Requirements: 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. Environment: Health office and school environment. Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to assess injuries and illness. Hazards: Communicable diseases. Contact with blood-borne pathogens.