Credentialed School Nurse, Special Education PC# 705

Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Senior Director of Special Education, the Credentialed School Nurse is responsible for providing required health services for students identified with special needs; training staff on the administration of medication, universal precautions, infectious disease control, illness policy and assisting in maintaining health related competency levels for staff; conducting student and infant health and development assessments; determining levels of services required for access to educational programs; identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barriers to learning and protect and improve student health, and participating as a member of the IEP team for students with special health care needs.Requirements / QualificationsEducation and Experience: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing - Two (2) years of related nursing experience in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education-related functions Licenses and Certifications: - Registered Nursing License issued by the State of California - Eligible for School Nurse Services Credential - CPR and First Aid Certificate Instructor training - Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with evidence of insurability Copy of TranscriptCredential Copy (Registered Nursing License)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters Required)ResumeComments and Other InformationDesirable Qualifications: - Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish - Bicultural