LLA - School Nurse
About The Position
The School Nurse promotes the health and well-being of Loma Linda Academy students by assessing and addressing medical needs within the scope allowed by the SECC Red Book, PUC Education Code, and other applicable laws. The role provides direct care and health education and implements policies that support a safe, healthy school environment. The nurse collaborates with students, parents, faculty, and community resources to support student wellness in alignment with the school's mission and values. The nurse assesses symptoms, coordinates required health screenings, provides first aid and emergency care, administers prescribed medications, and responds to emergencies. The role maintains confidential student health records, communicates with parents about health concerns, and works with school personnel and healthcare professionals. The nurse also keeps current on applicable health policies, supports regulatory compliance, trains school staff on medical and emergency procedures, maintains first aid kits, issues weather and air-quality advisories, prepares a weekly nurse bulletin, and supports emergency response protocols.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse (RN) license or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) license.
- CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals.
- Ability to create routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, employees, and school administration.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidence.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work with culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Adaptability and creative responses to setbacks and obstacles.
- Personal time-management skills and motivation to work toward goals.
- Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric or school nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments and evaluate students’ symptoms at the health office.
- Coordinate required vision, hearing, and speech screenings.
- Provide first aid and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
- Administer prescribed medications according to proper protocols.
- Identify and respond to emergency situations, activating emergency medical services when needed.
- Update blue health cards and immunization records for each TK–12 student at the start of each year.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student medical records, including immunization records and health histories.
- Communicate with parents about student health concerns and necessary medical follow-ups.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and healthcare professionals to support student health needs.
- Stay current at least annually on relevant health policies and inform Administration of updates or changes.
- Ensure compliance with state and local health regulations.
- Train administration, faculty, front office staff, and support staff on school protocols, medical-related procedures, and emergency response, including CPR, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
- Update teachers’ first aid kits annually and prepare kits for day trips and overnight trips as needed.
- Issue inclement weather, heat, and air-quality advisories for divisions.
- Prepare and distribute a weekly Nurse’s Memo/Bulletin to CC–12 faculty and staff.
- Support the Head of Schools office with emergency response protocols and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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