Substitute School Nurse Pool for 2026-2027

Sites to be determined based on need.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited University
• Valid California Registered Nurse credential (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of or eligible for a California credential with an authorization as a school nurse
• Valid California driver’s license

Pay

Full-Day (7.5 hours/day): $345.69/day effective 9/12/24

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils to make a nursing diagnosis and establish priority for action
• Interpret the health and developmental status of pupils to school personnel, parents, and pupils
• Interpret the results of medical findings to school personnel, parents, and pupils
• Counsel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting health problems that interfere with effective learning
• Make recommendations to administrators regarding modifications in the educational program for pupils when indicated by health and/or developmental status
• Provide training and consultation with staff regarding health and developmental needs of individual students
• Serve as a liaison between parents and school in health matters
• Develop individual health care plans, write reports, and maintain accurate health records
• Serve as a health resource person for the health instructional curriculum
• Implement medication administration protocols, first aid procedures, student medical/emergency information, and universal precaution protocols
• Support schools in meeting goals of a healthy and safe environment
• Consult and/or participate on the Safe Schools and/or Crisis Response Teams
• Assist with medical emergencies
• Address emergencies, crises, and hazards as they arise
• Assist with communicable or infectious disease control for the school community
• Implement California State mandated programs
• Perform vision and hearing screenings, and all required screenings/assessments
• Attend and serve as a member of the SST and IEP team
• Conduct health assessments/evaluations as required for special educational eligibility determination and development of IEP goals, objectives, and Section 504 related health plans
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel
• Serve as a resource/liaison with other agencies and community services
• Participate in the Medi-Cal LEA/MAA programs
• Represent the Student Services Department in a positive manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Stand and sit for extended periods of time
• See and read printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels
• Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry 0 to 20 pounds to waist height

Mental Requirements

• Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery, instructions, and task methods
• Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules

Social Requirements

• Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes
• Consistent attendance is required due to the time-urgent nature of duties and interdependence with other staff
• Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward students, parents, staff, and community
• Maintain the privacy of confidential information