School Nurse (Health Services) at Lafayette School District - California
About the Employer
The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California’s Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services. We invite you to join our team!
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL NURSE (RN)
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, provides services to those students with specific medical needs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Consult with staff, parents and other providers serving students with specific medical needs.
• Act as a liaison between families, students with medical needs, district staff and community health services providers.
• Assess students and interview parents for the development of specialized health care plans, 504 plans and IEPS as appropriate.
• Attend 504, IEP and other student meetings as needed.
• Train and supervise designated personnel in medically ordered specialized health care procedures.
• Act as a consultant to staff in the area of communicable diseases.
• Provide consultation as needed for mandated health screening.
• Provide consultation/training as needed for procedures related to first aide and the storing and administration of medications at school.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid California Services Credential with authorization in school nursing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Work year is 189 days for new staff, 186 days for returning staff.
• Salary per certificated salary schedule.
• TB clearance and Fingerprint clearance required as a condition of employment.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Services Credential with authorization in school nursing. OR Valid California Registered Nurse State License Resume Cover Letter
Valid California Services Credential with authorization in school nursing. OR Valid California Registered Nurse State License Resume Cover Letter
Application Deadline
3/26/2020 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/9/2020
Contact
Jenny Hawkins
927-3331
927-3331
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Per certificated salary schedule
Length of Work Year
186/189 day
Employment Type
Full Time