School Nurse

Job Description

The School Nurse will administer school health services, provide health and nursing services to students, promote health and safety, intervene with actual and potential health problems, and provide case management services.

• Conduct and/or coordinate mandated screening; follow up with those who fail screening.
• Train, supervise, and support assigned health services support staff.
• Provide appropriate and necessary training to appropriate school personnel
• Assume the collection and maintenance of all health-related data and ensure maintenance-mandated logs as required by law and/or community partnership.
• In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, investigate and assess the health of students with chronic absences.
• Attend 504, SST, and IEP meeting as necessary to provide appropriate health related information to form support for students.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with HIPPA and confidentiality requirements.
• Supervise ad administer medication(s) to students according to District Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students’ individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved.
• Develop and implement evidence-based health education curriculum and act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students
• Develop, coordinate, and teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Counsel and assist students and parents in health-related and school-adjustment services to ensure access and continuity of healthcare and wellness for students.
• Implement health actions determined by District, local, and state officials to control and manage communicable diseases, including immunization programs.
• Document student health information in District’s electronic database systems and student cumulative folders, as required.
• Submit monthly, state, and annual reports as required by California Department of Health Services and the District.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• California Credential that authorizes to serve as a school nurse
• California registered nurse license
• First and CPR Certificates
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Minimum three to five years’ experience as nurse.
• Implement consistently applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope
• Current medical terminology, equipment, and techniques
• Operation of specialized health assessment instruments
• Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases
• Exceptional organization and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy
• Passion for working with traditionally underserved communities

_ Pay Range: $72,000 - $100,000. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. _

Additional Information

• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Clinic
• Free access to the Wonderful Fitness Center
• Company paid health/vision/dental for self
• Voluntary 403b with company match
• Most positions are bonus-eligible

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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