Job Summary
SPECIAL DETAILS : Primary Functions :
- Conducts medical assessments, screening and referral activities related to the health of the pupils. Provides emergency nursing services for ill / injured pupils at school. Maintains a health record for each pupil as needed.
- Assists in referring parents of pupils needing medical care or welfare assistance to appropriate private or community resources
- Serves as a health education resource person to staff and pupils & identifies safety & health hazards at sites
- Notifies parents of pupils about illnesses, physical defects and potential health problems and provides health counseling toward pursuit of appropriate action
- Serves on the Special Education team, makes home visits, obtains health histories, administers neurological screening and informs team in written report
Salary, Benefits, & Other Details :
$87,163 - $104,017 - Correct Placement on Certificated Management Salary ScheduleMasters Stipend - $825.00 (If applicable)District health benefits are provided per CTA contract186 duty days per school yearApplication Requirements :
Sierra Unified School District Certificated applicationCopy of Professional Health Services Credential, Public Health Nurse Credential, School Nurse Services Credential and School Audiometrist CertificateRegistered Nurse (RN) / CPR CertificationResume2 letters of recommendationSchool experience preferredJob Description / Essential Elements :
General Summary :
The District Nurse shall work directly under the supervision of the site principal and will adhere to applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state, county and school district governing board.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
Conducts medical assessments, screening and referral activities related to the health of the pupils.Assists in referring parents of pupils needing medical care or welfare assistance to appropriate private or community resources.Conducts a program directed toward the control of communicable diseases in the school and community.Serves as a health education resource person to staff and pupils.Assists in identification of safety and health hazards on school sites.Provides health counseling services for parents, students and school personnel.Maintains a health record for each pupil as needed.Inform teachers of physical or health liabilities of pupils at school.Provides emergency nursing services for ill or injured pupils at school.Notifies parents of pupils about illnesses, physical defects and potential health problems and provides health counseling toward pursuit of appropriate action.Serves on the Special Education team, makes home visits, obtains health histories, administers neurological screening and informs team in written report.Assists the home-school liaison staff in meeting the objectives of the district's liaison services.Attends meetings as required.Shall perform all health related, state mandated duties and provide reports on same as required.Shall exercise independent judgment in recommending the hiring, transfer, promotion, reward, discipline or assignment of work to appropriate health services employees.Shall supervise and train appropriate employees in the delivery of health services.Shall be familiar with and exercise the District evaluation procedures as they pertain to assigned personnel.Perform other duties as assigned in related areas.Licenses and Other Requirements :
A valid California Driver's LicenseRegistered Nurse (RN) CertificationCurrent CPR CertificationWillingness to update skills and knowledge commensurate with the demands of this positionEducation and Experience :
School experience preferredAppropriate credential for the positionProfessional Health Services CredentialPublic Health Nurse CredentialSchool Nurse Services CredentialSchool Audiometrist CertificateRequirements / Qualifications
Certification (Registered Nurse (RN))CPR / First Aid CertificationCredential CopyLetter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current letters)ResumeComments and Other Information
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