2026-2027 School Nurse - Student Services

Job Summary

DEFINITION OF POSITION The school nurse’s role is to promote and maintain the health of students so that each can achieve the maximum benefit from his/her education. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to referrals with appropriate action, including classroom observation, parent conferencing, health screening, consultation, and referral to health and social agencies.
• Identify students with health problems that may affect their school performance.
• Conduct health appraisal including the screening of vision and hearing status.
• Follow up on health problems with appropriate communication with the student’s parents, teacher, principal, and when required with physicians, health and social agencies, etc.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Eligibility & Planning Team in the identification, evaluation, planning, and placement of students into special education programs.
• Maintain a supply of approved first aid materials in each school.
• Post approved emergency procedures for sudden illnesses and accidents at each school.
• Maintain a record of immunization status for each student.
• Recommend to the principal the exclusion and readmittance of students with communicable diseases in accordance with state regulations. Communicate with parents as appropriate.
• Consult with parents to assist them in understanding and meeting the health needs of their children.
• Consult with the principal concerning safety and health factors in the school environment.
• Serve as a resource person to teachers and principals by suggesting health education materials for classroom instruction.
• Help with certain facets of health instruction such as first aid, dental health, etc.
• Other duties assigned by the administrator.

Requirements

/ Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• Community agencies dealing with health and welfare
• Federal and State legislation affecting the school nurse role
• Health education resources
• First aid techniques Ability to:
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Work as a team member
• Consult others in a constructive and effective manner EXPERIENCE Previous school nurse experience desirable CREDENTIAL Valid CA School Nurses Credential or Equivalent Required material:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Letter(s) of Recommendation
4. Copy of Credential
5. Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (Copy may be submitted at time of application, officials are necessary at time of hire) Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume School Nurse Services Credential