Montebello Unified School District
HEAD START NURSE
Montebello Unified School District, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary :
$86,568.12 - $113,791.44 Annually
Location :
Head Start, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
2024-10-HSN-VM
Department:
Head Start
Opening Date:
10/28/2024
Closing Date:
11/17/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION INFORMATION
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Successful candidates are expected to work eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week, and twelve (12) months per school year. Candidates must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the recruitment process.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized health and nursing duties to assure that federal performance standards of the Head Start and Early Learning Program are met; plans, organizes and coordinates health-related services for Head Start and Early Learning Program students and families; trains and provides work direction to other personnel; and performs related duties as assigned
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this class is part of the leadership team overseeing the health and nutrition components of the Head Start and Early Learning Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, serving as an advocate for children's health issues and providing guidance to the licensed health professionals.
Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Reviews and evaluates student health records and data to identify and link families to medical and dental homes and ensure students are current on the age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare schedule.
2. Utilize problem-solving approaches to address program health needs by providing access to assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning and implementation, documentation, monitoring, and evaluation.
3. Initiates and tracks student referrals to health agencies, provides medical and dental resources, and follows up to ensure services are received.
4. Develops and formulates individual health plans for children with medical conditions and nutritional needs including special dietary accommodations and food allergies in collaboration with Registered Dietitian.
5. Conducts sites visits to evaluate medical conditions, communicable diseases, and health concerns; performs evidence-based hearing and vision screenings; provides first aid and other emergency procedures as needed.6. Facilitates further diagnostic testing, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plans for each child with a health problem or developmental delay.7. Collaborates with parents in the health and wellbeing of their child, and communicates with parents about their child's health needs and developmental concerns.8. Provides professional development to staff regarding health and safety procedures, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and other licensing requirements as needed.9. Works collaboratively with staff members in maintaining accurate and updated health documents on the student information database.10. Conducts reporting for licensing and local public health department and presents health reports to the program's policy council parents.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Attends meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of health issues, networks with other agencies for health advisory and staff meetings.
2. Maintains inventory of health equipment and purchases as needed.
3. Acts as a child/parent advocate in the medical community by recruiting medical/dental resources and conducting community needs evaluations.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
1. Principles and practices of current trends in the field of nursing and school health.
2. Public health/community nursing.
3. Healthcare delivery systems and concepts of primary health care.
4. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
5. Communicable diseases.
6. Applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to early childhood education.
7. Health, dental, and nutritional needs of children.8. District policies and state regulations concerning immunization of preschool-aged children.9. Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping student information database.
Ability to :
1.
1. Analyze Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing Standards.
2. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that address those standards.
3. Monitor compliance with Local, State, and Federal Standards.
4. Use health-related equipment, audio-visual equipment, computer, printer, etc.
5. Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills, is highly desirable.
6. Exercise professional judgment and initiative and reach sound decisions within established policies and guidelines.
7. Exercise tact, patience and courtesy in dealing with difficult, sensitive and confidential situations.
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Head Start staff, teachers, parents, students, community health care providers and others in the Head Start community.
Education, Training, and Experience :
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation with a major in nursing or a closely related field; graduation from an accredited nursing program; and at least one year of progressively responsible pediatric experience as a Registered Nurse; or some combination of education, training and experience with a public agency that produces the requisite knowledge and ability.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :
1. Current California state license as a Registered Nurse.
2. A valid California driver's license.
3. Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Examination Information
Examination Information:
After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
Applicants must submit a full application. Failure to submit a complete application will result in disqualification from this recruitment.
The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.
Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.
Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.
Questions regarding the definition of "eligible employee" should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the MUSD Benefits website:
01
INSTRUCTIONS:Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the examination process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in upcoming test parts, and any sign of intentional misinformation or exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the examination process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
02
We do not accept resumes. We do not review resumes. In addition, any referral to a resume in lieu of a response on an application in not acceptable.
Applicants submitting illegible or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
03
This classification requires to be able to effectively Communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English and Spanish.Are you bilingual ( English/Spanish)? Do you meet this requirement?
Yes, I'm Bilingual -English/SpanishNo, I'm not Bilingual -English/Spanish
04
Proof of Education Disclaimer
1. Applicants MUST attach proof of the required education to their application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 2. If Transcripts are being attached as proof of education, hey MUST list a graduation date or a confer. date.3.Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered valid. Failure to attach proof of education following these guidelines will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
05
This classification requires a four-year college or university with a major in nursing or a closely related field; graduation from an accredited nursing program. Do you met this requirement?Please select the answers below.
Bachelors -Nursing Major (BN)Bachelors -Closely Related FieldAssociates-Nursing Major (ADN)Associates-Closely Related FieldI do not meet this requirement
06
If you chose "Closely Related Field" for either your Bachelors or Associates degree, please indicated the major below.If your major was nursing please type "N/A"
07
Please ensure to attach proof of the required education to your application. If Transcripts are being attached as proof of education, hey MUST list a graduation date or a confer. date.Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered valid.
Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
08
This classification requires a Current California state license as a Registered Nurse.Do you met this requirement?
Yes, I have a current California state license as a Registered Nurse.No, I do not have a current California state license as a Registered Nurse.
09
Please ensure you attach a copy of your current California state license as a Registered Nurse.Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
10
This classification requires a Valid California's Drivers License.
Yes, I have a valid California's Drivers LicenseNo I do not have a Valid California Driver's License.
11
This classification requires at least one year (1) of progressively responsible pediatric experience as a Registered Nurse. Please indicated the name of the employer where you acquired this experience. Type "N/A" if you not met this requirement.
12
Head Start Nurse Reviews and evaluates student health records and data to identify and link families to medical and dental homes and ensure students are current on the age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare schedule.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
13
Head Start Nurse Conducts sites visits to evaluate medical conditions, communicable diseases, and health concerns; performs evidence-based hearing and vision screenings; provides first aid and other emergency procedures as needed. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
14
Head Start Nurse collaborates with parents in the health and wellbeing of their child, and communicates with parents about their child's health needs and developmental concerns.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
15
Head Start Nurse works collaboratively with staff members in maintaining accurate and updated health documents on the student information database.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
16
Head Start Nurse acts as a child/parent advocate in the medical community by recruiting medical/dental resources and conducting community needs evaluations. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
17
Head Start Nurse attends meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of health issues, networks with other agencies for health advisory and staff meetings.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
18
Head Start Nurse Conducts reporting for licensing and local public health department and presents health reports to the program's policy council parents.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
19
Head Start Nurse facilitates further diagnostic testing, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plans for each child with a health problem or developmental delay. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
20
I affirm with my name below that my responses to the above questions on the attached pages are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information, or failure to attach any required document and responses with my Montebello Unified School District Application, will be cause for disqualification.
Required Question
$86,568.12 - $113,791.44 Annually
Location :
Head Start, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
2024-10-HSN-VM
Department:
Head Start
Opening Date:
10/28/2024
Closing Date:
11/17/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION INFORMATION
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Successful candidates are expected to work eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week, and twelve (12) months per school year. Candidates must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the recruitment process.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized health and nursing duties to assure that federal performance standards of the Head Start and Early Learning Program are met; plans, organizes and coordinates health-related services for Head Start and Early Learning Program students and families; trains and provides work direction to other personnel; and performs related duties as assigned
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this class is part of the leadership team overseeing the health and nutrition components of the Head Start and Early Learning Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, serving as an advocate for children's health issues and providing guidance to the licensed health professionals.
Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Reviews and evaluates student health records and data to identify and link families to medical and dental homes and ensure students are current on the age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare schedule.
2. Utilize problem-solving approaches to address program health needs by providing access to assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning and implementation, documentation, monitoring, and evaluation.
3. Initiates and tracks student referrals to health agencies, provides medical and dental resources, and follows up to ensure services are received.
4. Develops and formulates individual health plans for children with medical conditions and nutritional needs including special dietary accommodations and food allergies in collaboration with Registered Dietitian.
5. Conducts sites visits to evaluate medical conditions, communicable diseases, and health concerns; performs evidence-based hearing and vision screenings; provides first aid and other emergency procedures as needed.6. Facilitates further diagnostic testing, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plans for each child with a health problem or developmental delay.7. Collaborates with parents in the health and wellbeing of their child, and communicates with parents about their child's health needs and developmental concerns.8. Provides professional development to staff regarding health and safety procedures, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and other licensing requirements as needed.9. Works collaboratively with staff members in maintaining accurate and updated health documents on the student information database.10. Conducts reporting for licensing and local public health department and presents health reports to the program's policy council parents.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Attends meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of health issues, networks with other agencies for health advisory and staff meetings.
2. Maintains inventory of health equipment and purchases as needed.
3. Acts as a child/parent advocate in the medical community by recruiting medical/dental resources and conducting community needs evaluations.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
1. Principles and practices of current trends in the field of nursing and school health.
2. Public health/community nursing.
3. Healthcare delivery systems and concepts of primary health care.
4. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
5. Communicable diseases.
6. Applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to early childhood education.
7. Health, dental, and nutritional needs of children.8. District policies and state regulations concerning immunization of preschool-aged children.9. Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping student information database.
Ability to :
1.
1. Analyze Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing Standards.
2. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that address those standards.
3. Monitor compliance with Local, State, and Federal Standards.
4. Use health-related equipment, audio-visual equipment, computer, printer, etc.
5. Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills, is highly desirable.
6. Exercise professional judgment and initiative and reach sound decisions within established policies and guidelines.
7. Exercise tact, patience and courtesy in dealing with difficult, sensitive and confidential situations.
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Head Start staff, teachers, parents, students, community health care providers and others in the Head Start community.
Education, Training, and Experience :
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation with a major in nursing or a closely related field; graduation from an accredited nursing program; and at least one year of progressively responsible pediatric experience as a Registered Nurse; or some combination of education, training and experience with a public agency that produces the requisite knowledge and ability.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :
1. Current California state license as a Registered Nurse.
2. A valid California driver's license.
3. Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Examination Information
Examination Information:
After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
Applicants must submit a full application. Failure to submit a complete application will result in disqualification from this recruitment.
The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.
Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.
Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.
Questions regarding the definition of "eligible employee" should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the MUSD Benefits website:
01
INSTRUCTIONS:Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the examination process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in upcoming test parts, and any sign of intentional misinformation or exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the examination process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
02
We do not accept resumes. We do not review resumes. In addition, any referral to a resume in lieu of a response on an application in not acceptable.
Applicants submitting illegible or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
03
This classification requires to be able to effectively Communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English and Spanish.Are you bilingual ( English/Spanish)? Do you meet this requirement?
Yes, I'm Bilingual -English/SpanishNo, I'm not Bilingual -English/Spanish
04
Proof of Education Disclaimer
1. Applicants MUST attach proof of the required education to their application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 2. If Transcripts are being attached as proof of education, hey MUST list a graduation date or a confer. date.3.Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered valid. Failure to attach proof of education following these guidelines will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
05
This classification requires a four-year college or university with a major in nursing or a closely related field; graduation from an accredited nursing program. Do you met this requirement?Please select the answers below.
Bachelors -Nursing Major (BN)Bachelors -Closely Related FieldAssociates-Nursing Major (ADN)Associates-Closely Related FieldI do not meet this requirement
06
If you chose "Closely Related Field" for either your Bachelors or Associates degree, please indicated the major below.If your major was nursing please type "N/A"
07
Please ensure to attach proof of the required education to your application. If Transcripts are being attached as proof of education, hey MUST list a graduation date or a confer. date.Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered valid.
Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
08
This classification requires a Current California state license as a Registered Nurse.Do you met this requirement?
Yes, I have a current California state license as a Registered Nurse.No, I do not have a current California state license as a Registered Nurse.
09
Please ensure you attach a copy of your current California state license as a Registered Nurse.Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.
10
This classification requires a Valid California's Drivers License.
Yes, I have a valid California's Drivers LicenseNo I do not have a Valid California Driver's License.
11
This classification requires at least one year (1) of progressively responsible pediatric experience as a Registered Nurse. Please indicated the name of the employer where you acquired this experience. Type "N/A" if you not met this requirement.
12
Head Start Nurse Reviews and evaluates student health records and data to identify and link families to medical and dental homes and ensure students are current on the age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare schedule.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
13
Head Start Nurse Conducts sites visits to evaluate medical conditions, communicable diseases, and health concerns; performs evidence-based hearing and vision screenings; provides first aid and other emergency procedures as needed. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
14
Head Start Nurse collaborates with parents in the health and wellbeing of their child, and communicates with parents about their child's health needs and developmental concerns.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
15
Head Start Nurse works collaboratively with staff members in maintaining accurate and updated health documents on the student information database.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
16
Head Start Nurse acts as a child/parent advocate in the medical community by recruiting medical/dental resources and conducting community needs evaluations. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
17
Head Start Nurse attends meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of health issues, networks with other agencies for health advisory and staff meetings.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
18
Head Start Nurse Conducts reporting for licensing and local public health department and presents health reports to the program's policy council parents.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
19
Head Start Nurse facilitates further diagnostic testing, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plans for each child with a health problem or developmental delay. Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant experience?
I have limited or no background in this activity.I have done parts of this under others' direction.I have done this independently, but only occasionally.I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
20
I affirm with my name below that my responses to the above questions on the attached pages are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information, or failure to attach any required document and responses with my Montebello Unified School District Application, will be cause for disqualification.
Required Question