District Nurse, FTE District Wide

Job Title

District School Nurse

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The district school nurse is a registered nurse currently licensed under Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2700) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions code, and who has completed the additional education requirements, and possesses a current credential in, school nursing pursuant to Section 44877. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning in individual children.

The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedures.

REQUIREMENTS /

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have School Nurse Services Credential.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  California Registered Nurse License. California School Nurse Credential. A Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university. Current certification in Cardo-Pulmonary Resuscitation. Training in child abuse and neglect detection as required by Education Code section 44877.
• LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License. Previous experience as a school nurse desirable. Specialized training in assault response desirable.

COMMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Attach resume and 3 letters of recommendation to on-line EDJOIN application.