Summer School Nurse

This is an INTERNAL opportunity only.

• All staff for Summer Learning Programs will report in person to a specific campus location.
• This is a voluntary summer position.
• Programs will be held on campus and follow COVID-19 safety rules. 
• Programs will be held on campus and follow COVID-19 safety rules.
• Summer programs will continue to follow any and all plublic health guidelines regarding COVID, as applicable.

 

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, provide comprehensive health management for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of health services and health education to promote health and well-being, academic achievement and holistic development for the District’s students and school personnel.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

Essential Functions

• Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, School Nurse Services Credential, California Education Code 49426, and California Board of Registered NursesConduct immunization programs.
• Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students; provide case management, referral and follow-up, with health conditions and/or medical problems
• Conduct state-mandated screening and follow-up of students including vision, hearing, and scoliosis; audits of immunization, dental, and physical exams.
• Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according to District’s Board Policy and Administrative Regulations. E
• Serve as District liaison to interpret the health and development assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned.
• Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans as prescribed by the students’ health care providers in compliance with District policy.
• Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners.
• Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students’ individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved; submit reports to ensure compliance with District, state, and federal policies.
• Consult, conduct, and serve as a resource person for in-service training to other District personnel
• Develop and implement evidence-based health education curriculum and act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students.
• Counsel and assist students and parents in health-related and school-adjustment services to ensure access and continuity of healthcare and wellness for students.
• Develop, coordinate, and teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher
• Implement health actions determined by District, local, and state officials to control and manage communicable diseases; including immunization programs. E
• Document student health information in District’s electronic database systems and student cumulative folders, as required
• Administer first aid and emergency care in compliance with District, state, and federal regulations.
• Submit monthly, state, and annual reports as required by California Department of Health Services and the District.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Train, coach, and monitor medical procedures of health assistants and other designated school personnel.
• Evaluate staff as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned as the needs of the students and District evolve.