DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE - OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL

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The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability.

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Torrance Unified School District

DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS

1. Directly supervised and evaluated by designated Administrator.

2. Responsible to site Administrator when functioning on school campuses.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct the work of Health Services Assistants at school sites.

2. Oversee the maintenance of necessary health records and prepare required reports.

3. Conduct, supervise and coordinate mandated testing for vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening.

4. Conduct communicable disease control and prevention program.

5. Collect necessary data concerning children with health issues to develop school health care plan and provide ongoing case management.

6. Refer children with health problems to their health care provider or to a community agency.

7. Conduct in-service training for school staff as needed.

8. Provide consultation in health education for children, teachers, and parents.

9. Coordinate immunization compliance as required by California state criteria.

10. Provide CPR/AED and First Aid classes for appropriate certification/card upon completion for the designated groups of Torrance Unified School District and healthcare staff.

11. Provide health counseling for children and parents.

12. Participate in required faculty meetings and other necessary meetings involving parents and teachers.

13. Participate in diagnostic and or screening clinics planned by and for the District.

14. Participate as a special education team member for children with special health problems.

15. Make home visits when necessary.

16. Participate in collection of research data pertaining to school health.

19. File necessary reports as required by Los Angeles County, State of California, and Torrance Unified School District.

20. Participation in policy/protocol development and review that affects health services.

Torrance Unified School District

District School Nurse (cont'd.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Academic

a. RN Bachelors Degree, and Health and Development or School Nurse Services Credential.

b. Certificate of Audiometry.

c. CPR/AED and First Aid Instructors Certificate.

2. Professional

a. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, parents, children, and other school personnel.

b. Maintains close-working relationships with professional and lay people concerned with health in the community.

Requirements / Qualifications

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: Current RN license issued in California. BSRN or BA/BS degree in health related field, and Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential. Current CPR/AED/First Aid cards (ARC/AHA).

• Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Credential Copy (Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential - detailed copy from CTC website showing document number and expiration date)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)
• Other (RN License)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be contacted or considered in the selection process. Applications must be complete and accurate at time of submission.

Selected applicants will be notified regarding time and place of interviews.

We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution. We do not give experience for positions in the health care field.