School Nurse - .60 FTE at Folsom Cordova Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION STATEMENT Folsom Cordova Unified School District is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's achievement and success.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District Position Classification
NURSE
Definition:
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Instruction, the Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Instruction, and the Health Programs Department Chair, and in cooperation with the principals, plans, develops, and implements the basic health services in the individual schools to which he/she is assigned.
Qualifications:
Credential
Health and Development Credential, or Standard Designated Services with Specialization in Health, or School Nurse Services.
Licensure
R.N.; renewable every two years with proof of continued education.
Education
Baccalaureate degree
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
ľ Demonstrates in all of his/her work a sound educational and professional philosophy in harmony with the basic principles of the Office of Health Programs. Implements the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of the District as adopted by the Board of Education.
ľ Interprets school health policy and acts as a liaison and resource to the staff, students, parents, community, and medical profession.
ƒæ Screens students¡¦ vision in grades K through 6, 8, and 10 plus any others referred.
ľ Supervises hearing screening in grades K or 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, or 11 plus any others referred.
ľ Acts as a resource to the classroom teacher and school administrator.
ľ Plans for basic first aid service.
ľ Provides first aid care.
ƒæ Arranges the procedure for the administration of a student¡¦s medication at school.
ľ Consults with the administrator regarding the safety factors and sanitary conditions of the school.
ľ Assists in obtaining health service for students.
ľ Prepares required reports and forms that may be called for in the management of the health program.
ƒæ Records pertinent health information in the student¡¦s health folder.
ƒæ Gathers and prepares health information for Special Education Programs¡¦ Admission and Discharge Committees.
ľ Assists the staff during medical crisis.
ľ Attends meetings called by an authorized administrator.
ľ Voluntarily serves on school and District-wide committees.
ľ Attends and participates in required in-service training activities.
ľ Adheres to the Code of Ethics as stated in District policy.
ľ Provides for professional growth and maintains professional competence.
Board Approved: 8/15/1972
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Health Services School Nursing Credential or valid California R.N. license and willingness to apply for Preliminary School Nurse Credential
- Copy of Transcript (BA plus additional units)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Up to 3)
- Resume
Valid California Health Services School Nursing Credential or valid California R.N. license and willingness to apply for Preliminary School Nurse Credential
- Copy of Transcript (BA plus additional units)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Up to 3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression or association with any of the aforementioned protected group statuses.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Donald Ogden, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, 916-294-9000
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Comments and Other Information
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression or association with any of the aforementioned protected group statuses.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Donald Ogden, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, 916-294-9000
Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net