Substitute School Nurse Job at Redwood City School District, Redwood City, CA

d21OT3MzdnZXME1DdGxpZEpBQU9tUnBTT2c9PQ==
  • Redwood City School District
  • Redwood City, CA

Job Description

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

Position : School Nurse 

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the school nurse develops and maintains a broad program of health education and services designed to protect, maintain and enhance the health of students. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by identifying and remediating health related barriers that may impede the ability of students to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts mandated health screenings i.e., vision, hearing, scoliosis and follow-up; complete related required annual reports and maintain health records.

  • Informs and advises teachers and staff of any unusual health conditions of students which may have classroom implications for the student and/or teacher.

  • Monitors the safe administration of medication for students with physician order to take prescription medication at school.

  • Participates in the identification and evaluation of students recommended for special education assessment; complete developmental history reports and participates in IEP meetings when appropriate.

  • Monitors compliance with immunization requirements; completes required immunization reports, interprets immunization requirements and rationale to staff, students, and parents; assists parents in complying with district immunization requirements.

  • Provides parent and staff referrals to appropriate programs and services regarding health related issues.

  • Implements and monitors a communicable disease prevention and control program with district, county, and state guidelines.

  • Serves as a health education and staff development consultant to classroom teachers and parents.

  • Assists in the implementation of the district health curriculum, particularly in the areas of drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention education, family life education, HIV/AIDS education and control of communicable diseases.

  • Teaches, supervises, and evaluates Specialized School Healthcare procedures provided to identified students.

  • Consults with healthcare providers as appropriate to promote the health and welfare of students.

  • Provides professional supervision of office staff and instructional assistants at assigned work site(s).

  • Participates on district wide committees related to health, safety, and welfare of students.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid Registered Nurse license

  • B.A. or higher degree from an accredited university

  • California School Nurse Services Credential OR Eligibility for Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential

  • Current CPR Certificate

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area,

Similar Jobs

ABF Freight

CDL-A Local Truck Driver - Full-Time, Home Daily Job at ABF Freight

 ...Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid... 

FreightTAS LLC

Sales - Freight Forwarding Job at FreightTAS LLC

 ...commission A Book of Business is advantageous. A minimum of 2/3 years plus of sales experience is required to work within the freight forwarding industry. Must have a good mentality that you will enjoy a fantastic commission scheme Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not... 

AVT Simulation

Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist Job at AVT Simulation

 ...Job Summary The Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist at AVT Simulation is responsible for payroll processing, overseeing general accounting operations, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This... 

Rise Against Hunger

Events Manager Job at Rise Against Hunger

 ...Starting Annual Pay ~ 32.00/hr POSITION SUMMARY As the Events Manager, you will ensure the execution, logistics and operations of Rise Against Hungers volunteer meal packing events. You will use your leadership skills to lead volunteers in setting-up and executing... 

University of Pittsburgh

Clinical Research Coordinator Job at University of Pittsburgh

 ...Essential Functions Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with...