Senior Health Services Specialist (RN)

Pleasant Valley School District•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of an assigned administrator and/or designee, and under the professional direction of a California-credentialed District school nurse, the Senior Health Services Specialist may implement specialized health care procedures for medically fragile children, assist nursing personnel in managing students’ physical health conditions, and maintain student health records. The role provides health services in accordance with physician-approved written provisions, District policies, and required parent consent. The recruitment eligibility list is valid for six months and may be used to fill current and future regular and substitute vacancies.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
Any combination of two years of nursing experience working with healthy and medically fragile children.
Successful completion of the Merit examination process.
Valid California Registered Nurse license from an accredited program.
Valid California driver’s license.
Current CPR and First Aid certification cards.
Applicants must provide sufficient information about education and work experience to determine eligibility.
Applications and all required supporting documents must be received by the stated final filing date.

Nice To Haves

A resume may be submitted as an optional supplement; it may not replace the application.

Responsibilities

Maintain District standards for customer service and professional behavior, including in challenging situations.
Access and monitor District email daily for updates from school and District administration.
Participate in assigned staff development and in-service training.
Administer specialized procedures, including blood pressure monitoring, catheterization, diabetic management, gastrostomy tube feeding and reinsertion, intravenous medication and infusion, mechanical ventilation, ostomy care, oxygen administration, respiratory assistance, and tracheotomy care.
Ensure specialized health procedures are performed under specified written provisions approved by a physician and District nurse, with written parent consent.
Administer prescribed medications according to instructions and District policies, including rectal Diastat as appropriate.
Implement emergency health care plans designated by the District nurse, parent, and physician; oversee and implement emergency and medical health plans, policies, and procedures.
Assess, treat, and evaluate students with diabetes; calculate insulin dosages using regular and sliding-scale adjustments and administer insulin.
Teach students with diabetes and their families independent-living skills related to insulin management, administration, and blood glucose evaluation in accordance with Individualized Health Care Plans, as needed.
Communicate observed medical conditions of assigned students to the District nurse and consult with the nurse regarding first aid and emergency care.
Participate in IEP meetings when requested.
Record medical procedures in daily logs; audit, review, and update records to ensure health services and compliance; and maintain record confidentiality.
Prepare notices and correspondence to parents, doctors, and clinics to obtain health services, records, and reports, and to refer students for necessary services.
Provide staff with current information about students’ specific health problems and consult with staff regarding health information as needed.
Build positive working relationships and communicate with staff, parents and guardians, community partners, and health service providers regarding students’ health needs.
Provide orientation and in-service training to staff and train or assist parents and guardians, family health services liaisons, and appropriate licensed or unlicensed staff in health services.
Provide health education, training, and guidance to students, parents, and staff.
Model safe and prudent work practices that support a safe and healthy environment.
Conduct routine screening procedures and follow up on problems identified through vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening using standardized information.
Assist with school-site health technician functions as needed.
May be assigned out-of-class work as prescribed by Merit Rules and Regulations.