School Nurse

School Nurse ) Job Details

Job : 5826059

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Oversee the individual health needs of students; implement health care plans directed by physicians; ensure district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; provide appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serve as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conduct mandated health screenings and identify health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow‑up treatment.

• Performs home visits and/or hospital visits for the purpose of verifying student status.

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatment for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts programs and/or activities (e.g. health screening, health education, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with government mandated requirements.
• Develops health care plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs and implementing health care directions from parents and/or physicians.
• Directs department functions for the purpose of prioritizing project deadlines and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel.
• Implements school health care plans for the purpose of providing appropriate care.
• Maintains contact with parent/guardian for the purpose of alerting them to any changes in student health and/or referring students for further medical/emotional intervention as needed.
• Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, records (e.g. mandated screening, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, including IEP, for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Reports students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required include: planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; consider a variety of factors when using equipment; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; work as part of a team; and handle frequent interruptions.

Working under limited supervision using standardized practices; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; sometimes stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. The job requires approximately 45% sitting, 45% walking, and 10% standing, under minimal temperature variations and with some…