School Nurse (Itinerant)

About the EmployerThe Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.Job SummaryUnder the administrative direction of the Coordinator, Special Education Department provides health services to students enrolled in MCOE's Special Education programs. This position is included in the certificated bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the union agreement regarding membership.Requirements / QualificationsPlease carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months). 4) ALL college transcripts (JC and University) and a copy of BA/BS degree. 5) Copy of a valid CA Registered Nurse (RN) License. Education and/or Training: BA/BS Degree in Nursing or Health Science. Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license. Professional level CPR certification. Hold/qualify for valid CA credential authorizing service as a school nurse. Ability to work with people from all ethnic and cultural groups. Communicate effectively and keep accurate records. Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. Experience: None Required.All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ResumeComments and Other InformationSELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submittal of all required documents listed. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via e-mail following the final selection. IMPORTANT! Before employment, the employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY). As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.