2024/2025 School Nurse

JOB SPECIFICATIONSCHOOL NURSETHE POSITIONUnder general supervision, plans, organizes, directs, and accomplishes goals and objectives of the Health Services Program.RESPONSIBLE TO: PrincipalEXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe duties listed are typical, but not exclusive: Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of selected students through nursing diagnosis and the use of appropriate evaluative techniques.Work cooperatively with other School Assessment Team members to assess health needs related to learning, and determine appropriate educational plan.Complete Health and Developmental History and 3-year updates as needed.Conduct (or arrange for) mandated vision and hearing screening.Conduct mandated scoliosis screening - requires team approach.Assess student population for compliance with immunization and CHDP laws.Supervise proper administration of medication procedures.Provide adequate care for ill and injured children.Provide student and parent health counseling.Develop specialized and standardized procedures as needed for special needs students.Conduct staff in-service on select health topics and related issues, i.e., abuse reporting, recognition of communicable disease and appropriate action.Comply with law regarding suspected child abuse.Serve as a resource to teachers for health instruction, provide health education resource materials for classroom teachers, and provide student instruction of selected health topics and issues.Provide growth and development instruction at grades 5 and 6 with communicable disease at grade 6.Instruct CPR/MFA/ER Preparedness classes for District personnel.Present parent information meetings as indicated, i.e., growth and development, child abuse prevention, substance abuse.Actively participate as a member of school(s) disaster preparedness team.Supervise the performance of the assigned health clerk.Maintain and submit data for state annual reports and District monthly reports (Special Education, immunization, CHDP, scoliosis, etc.)Attend health services staff meetings.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE Valid California registered nurse license and credential authorizing health services in grade level K-12. Must process or be willing to obtain, American Heart Association BLS Instructor's Certification, and Medic First Aid Instructor's Certification. Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements. Training and Experience: Clinical nursing experience and/or previous school nurse experience. Teaching experience desired. Personal Qualities: Appearance, grooming and personality, which establish a desirable example for students.Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health.Above average recommendations from supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and performance of the nurse. WORK YEAR: 185 Day Work YearSALARY: Certificated Salary ScheduleRequirements / QualificationsValid California School Nurse Services Credential required for grade levels K-12. Valid California (BSN) Registered Nurse license. Scan and attach the items listed below to your online application. 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. Credential, detailed copy that shows your specific credential title 5. Transcripts In-district candidates submit a digital transfer. Use the link on this Edjoin posting under Links Related To This Job. Comments and Other InformationNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent. Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer Mr. Marble Mr. D'Errico Mrs. Dayus Director - Compliance Assistant Director - Assistant Superintendent - 31350 Rancho Vista Road Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services Temecula CA, 92592 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road titleIX@tvusd.us Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592 951-506-7991 504@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us 951-506-7982 951-506-7072