School Nurse RN or LVN

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Contribute to and assist in the evaluation of the total health education program
• Serve on health-related curriculum development committees
• Participate in Student Study Team meetings where significant medical, health, and safety concerns for students are an issue
• Coordinate screening programs for Vision, Hearing, and other health
assessments.
• Provide first aid, CPR, and other health-related training to staff members
•Serve as resource for a program directed toward the control of communicable
diseases
• Provide health care and referral information to parents
• Prepare and distribute health-related bulletins to parents and staff
• Maintain professional competency through personal professional growth
• Serve as resource to school and staff on health issues
Monitor the school attendance program and communicate and coordinate with
parents and school administration
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Needs of medically fragile students; correct medical procedures for specialized health needs; motivation techniques for atypical students; general goals of special education in public schools; record keeping; confidentiality laws relating to student records; emergency medical treatment; clinical and health office apparatus; laws and codes related to the administration of health services; community health resources.

Ability to:
Perform specialized health procedures; supervise students; interact with students, parents, staff, and community, in an effective manner; communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; deal with stressful situations in a calm, professional manner; be flexible in work hours; lift and move students safely; bend, kneel, stoop, and crawl; push and pull wheelchairs; dispense medication pursuant to physician’s instructions



Experience:
Pediatric nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or school environment; previous experience in dealing with preschool and school-age children

Education/Required Certificates/Licenses:
Current California Registered Nurse License; Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; Current California Health Services School Nurse Credential, OR
Temporary California Health Services School Nurse Credential with commitment to complete requirements (30 post-Bachelor’s Degree graduate level units) to clear credential within 5 years from date temporary credential obtained.
CPR Trained Certificate
First Aid Trained Certificate
Automated External Defibrillator Certificate