Substitute School Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conducts mandated health screenings i.e., vision, hearing, scoliosis and follow-up;
• Completes related required annual reports and maintains health records.
• Informs and advises teachers and staff of any unusual health conditions of students which may have classroom implications for the student and/or teacher.
• Maintains the safe administration of medication for students with physician order to take prescription medication at school.
• Participates in the identification and evaluation of students recommended for special education assessment; completes developmental history reports and participates in IEP meetings when appropriate.
• Maintains compliance with immunization requirements; completes required immunization reports, interprets immunization requirements and rationale to staff, students, and parents; assists parents in complying with district immunization requirements.
• Provides parent and staff referrals to appropriate programs and services regarding health related issues.
• Implements and monitors a communicable disease prevention and control program with district, county, and state guidelines.
• Serves as a health education and staff development consultant to classroom teachers and parents.
• Assists in the implementation of the district health curriculum, particularly in the areas of drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention education, family life education, HIV/AIDS education and control of communicable diseases.
• Taught, supervises, and evaluates Specialized School Healthcare procedures provided to identified students.
• Consults with healthcare providers as appropriate to promote the health and welfare of students.
• Provides professional supervision of office staff and instructional assistants at assigned work site(s).
• Participates on district wide committees related to health, safety, and welfare of students.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license
• B.A. or higher degree from an accredited university
• California School Nurse Services Credential OR Eligibility for Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential
• CPR Certificate