Credentialed School Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: El Camino Real Charter High School - Woodland Hills, CA 91367Position Type: Certificated Salary Range: $107,327.00 - $131,769.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: NurseJob Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director, provide health and nursing services to students, faculty and staff; promote health and prevention education and safety; and refer students, parents or guardians to appropriate community resources or recommended health service programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordination and preparation of student health plans for those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and manage the health-related aspects for all such students.

• Provide direct healthcare services to students, aiding their capacity to participate in the curriculum, whether in general education environments or through individualized or small group support as necessary.

• Work alongside educators to support and enhance student access to education settings.

• Collaborate with teachers to create health-oriented strategies; adapt and modify curriculum to accommodate diverse student health needs reflected in their IEPs.

• Conduct health assessments and document findings in legally sound reports.

• Utilize data-driven approaches to establish suitable health-focused goals within student IEPs.

• Ensure all student health records are accurate and complete

• Monitor and document all health services administered, ensuring compliance with IEP directives.

• Engage in regular communication and collaboration with teachers, counselors, providers, and administrators to meet student health needs.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Transition Plans that address students’ post-secondary health goals.

• Maintain ongoing communication with families to report on student health progress.

• Deliver health education aligned with state standards, appropriate for diverse learning needs.

• Incorporate various health instructional strategies, integrating technology into health education when appropriate.

• Create and maintain an environment conducive to students' overall well-being, including physical, social, and emotional health.

• Establish and enforce standards for student behavior with an emphasis on health and safety.

• Communicate effectively to deliver accurate health information clearly and concisely.

• Participate in professional development activities to enhance job-related skills and knowledge.

• Receive and apply feedback and coaching from administrative personnel.

• Stay updated on and adhere to all federal, SELPA, and state health-related legal requirements, as well as local policies and procedures. 

• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees as required. • Support and direct instructional assistant(s) in completing assigned tasks

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, health education or closely related field.

• Three (3) years of nursing experience, with one (1) year in a community health setting, is desirable.

• Valid School Health Services Credential is required

• Valid California Registered Nurse License is required

• Valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate is required

• Valid School Audio Metrist Certificate is required

• Valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Knowledge of:

• Medication effects and proper administration procedures.

• Proper operation of specialized health assessment instruments.

• Modern medical terminology, equipment and techniques.

• Accepted methods and principles of personal hygiene.

• Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases.

• IEP requirements

. • Accepted testing techniques for hearing, vision, and other screenings.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Oral and written communication skills

• Public health agencies and local health care resources.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Record-keeping techniques.

Ability to:

• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, linguistic, and disability groups.

• Screen students for vision, hearing and other developmental medical problems.

• Perform technical duties related to assigned components of the IEP program.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action during routine and emergency situations.

• Train and provide health information to parents, students and staff.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations regarding health and safety issues and communicable diseases.

• Identify various health needs, unusual and critical cases, and recommend appropriate action. 

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