818 - Substitute District School Nurse (2025-26 School Year)

Hemet Unified School District•Hemet, CA

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About The Position

Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages. Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics. HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, the District School Nurse develops and maintains a broad program of health education and services designed to protect, maintain, and enhance the health of students. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by identifying and remediating health related barriers that may impede the ability of students to learn.

Requirements

Possession of/or ability to obtain a California School Nurse Services credential. (Preliminary credential may be obtained if candidate possesses R.N. and Bachelor's Degree.)
Current driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Current professional level CPR.
California Audiometric certificate needs to be completed shortly after hire.
Successful nursing experience is normally required before assignment to this class.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certificate (preferred).
Public Health Nurse certificate (preferred).
Knowledge of Specialized Physical Health Care procedures, especially those commonly associated with students with severe disabilities (preferred).
Bilingual/Spanish ability desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, assesses and evaluates the health and development status of students (including mandated screenings) to identify specific medical disorders and health issues affecting the learning process
interprets the health and developmental assessment to health technicians, parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil
designs and implements a health maintenance plan to meet the individual health needs of the pupil
refers pupil to appropriate community resources for necessary services
interprets medical and nursing findings and makes recommendations to professional personnel involved
maintains communication with parents and all involved agencies to encourage necessary treatment
identifies, implements, and evaluates health and nursing services goals and objectives for the student's Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) and determines whether services may be provided through IHSP/504/ADA procedure
conducts immunization programs pursuant to Ed. Code §49403 to assure state mandates are met
reviews and provides immunizations and TB testing to students in danger of exclusion
coordinates and conducts TB skin testing to staff and volunteers as requested
determines and sets policies for communicable disease control in accordance with District and California Department of Public Health policy
consults with, conducts in-service training to, and serves as a resource person to teachers and administrators, and acts as participant in implementing sections of a comprehensive health curriculum for students by providing current scientific information regarding nutrition, preventive dentistry, mental health, genetics, prevention of communicable disease, self-health care, consumer education and growth and development
provides direction and training for health technicians, teachers, administrators, and other school staff in first aid guidelines and other areas of health
sets first aid policy for the schools in accordance with District policy
counsels pupils and parents in the following areas: by assisting in identifying and utilizing appropriate private and community health delivery services for professional care and remediation of defects; working with parents, pupils, and staff regarding health related attendance problems; helping parents, school personnel, and pupils understand and adjust to physical, mental, and social limitations; exploring with families and pupils the attitudes, information, and values which affect their health behavior
provides professional supervision of health technicians to assure compliance in all aspects of the health services program in accordance with state law and District policies and procedures
provides in-service and training for new nursing staff and classified staff who function in health services
teaches, supervises, mentors, and evaluates non-licensed support personnel providing Special Physical Health Care Services (SPHCS) procedures to identified students
assists in identification of safety and health hazards on school sites
assists parents and pupils in solving financial, transportation, and other barriers to needed health services
participates in professional and community in-service and meetings related to health issues
performs other duties as assigned, including special assignment during crises or emergency situations as determined by the superintendent. Work year may be a traditional ten-month assignment or one of the tracks in the year-round school program.