School Nurse-Registered Nurse

Port View Preparatory•Tustin, CA

About The Position

Port View Preparatory is a nonpublic, ABA-focused educational setting serving students ages 5–22 who have autism and other developmental disabilities. The School Nurse (Registered Nurse) implements treatment plans for students’ medical needs under the direction and supervision of Leadership Staff. The role includes administering medication, helping prevent or address physical needs and illness, and coordinating routine daily health assessments.

Responsibilities

Administer daily or as-needed medication and implement treatment plans for students’ medical needs.
Collect student medication from parents or guardians and ensure administration follows prescription details.
Communicate with parents or guardians to arrange refills of students’ school medication supplies as needed.
Document and update medication administration records.
Conduct ongoing individualized student health assessments, prioritizing conditions or needs within the timeframes specified by school policies, procedures, or protocols.
Provide first aid and emergency aid to students and school staff.
Document student assessment findings, physical and psychosocial responses, and progress toward resolving concerns.
Report students’ conditions to appropriate staff each school day.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about health findings and updates to individual student medical information.
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA practices.
Provide care in a nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that respects student and family diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate with the lead RN regarding procedures and student medical needs.