School Nurse
Santa Clara County Office Of Education•San Jose, CA
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Principal - Special Education, the School Nurse serves as a team member with support personnel to provide an educational program that promotes the physical, emotional, and mental health of students served by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). The role involves supporting students’ health and safety through school health programs, screenings, individualized health plans, direct and indirect nursing services, and health education, in collaboration with students, families, staff, and community resources.
Requirements
- Current RN License.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- California Standard Designated Services Credential with a specialization in Health, or a valid Health & Development Credential issued before 1974.
- Public Health Nurse Certificate.
- California School Audiometrist Certificate.
- California Driver's License.
- Current CPR Certification; the course may be completed within 6 months of employment.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate scientific theory to decision-making in nursing practice.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform mandated school health screenings and develop individualized health plans using the nursing process.
- Ability to assess student responses to nursing actions and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and school health activities.
- Scientific knowledge and technical competence in providing direct and indirect student services.
- Knowledge of disease prevention and restorative measures.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with community resources, parents, and staff.
- Two years of demonstrated successful experience as a School Nurse or Public Health Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Promote the physical, emotional, and mental health of students as part of an educational program.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive school health programs.
- Perform mandated school health screenings.
- Develop individualized health plans using the nursing process and assess student responses to nursing actions.
- Revise nursing databases, diagnoses, and care plans as needed, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Collaborate with other professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programs and school health activities.
- Assist students, families, and groups in achieving optimal wellness through health education.
- Provide direct and indirect services to ensure students’ safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection.
- Work and communicate effectively with community resources, parents, and staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 retirement accounts
- Paid sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents.
- Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
