LLA - School Nurse

Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists•Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The School Nurse promotes the health and well-being of Loma Linda Academy students by assessing, evaluating, and addressing medical needs within the scope allowed by the SECC Red Book, PUC Education Code, and other applicable laws. The nurse provides direct care and health education and helps implement policies that support a safe and healthy school environment. The role involves collaboration with students, parents, faculty, and community resources to support student wellness in alignment with the school’s mission and values. The nurse conducts health assessments, evaluates symptoms, coordinates vision, hearing, and speech screenings, provides first aid and emergency care, administers prescribed medications according to protocol, and responds to emergencies. The nurse maintains confidential medical and immunization records, communicates with parents about health concerns, collaborates with school and healthcare personnel, monitors relevant health policies and regulations, trains staff on medical and emergency procedures, maintains first aid kits, distributes health and environmental advisories, and prepares a weekly nurse’s bulletin. The position reports to the Executive Coordinator for the Head of Schools.

Requirements

Current registered nurse (RN) license or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) license.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support certifications.
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.
Organization and attention to detail.
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.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or school nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess students and evaluate symptoms presented 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 emergencies, activating emergency medical services as needed.
Update blue health cards and immunization records for each TK–12 student at the start of each year.
Maintain accurate and confidential student medical records, including immunization records and health history.
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, including the SECC Red Book, PUC Education Code, CDPH, and other applicable requirements, 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.