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Essential Responsibilities • Obtains a complete health history and evaluates teachers, administrators, and other professionals for the purpose of diagnosing and treating according to written standardized procedures. • Uses prescriptive authority, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, to treat illness, improve health status, and provide preventative care. • Coordinates and facilitates the District's tuberculosis and supports immunization compliance programs. • Coordinates development and implementation of the health education curriculum. • Consults, serves as a resource person, and develops in-service training for teachers, administrators, and nurses. • Facilitates and makes recommendations for employment health evaluations. • Reviews and approves mandated medical clearances for certificated applicants and returning retirees. • Verifies documentation for compliance with District policies and regulations for employees returning from medical leaves and requesting leave extensions or reinstatements. • Evaluates, examines, and advises employees with physical and psychiatric health concerns and make recommendations and referrals, as needed. • Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members including school physicians, mental health professionals, nurses, and school personnel to ensure timely access to services in order to assist children/families in identifying barriers to learning. • Collaborates with school health professionals to recommend interventions to support the child’s education plan and assists with the modification as needed to address the patient’s needs. • Provides work direction to medical assistants and nurses as needed. • Consults and participates with crisis intervention teams throughout the District, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, local law enforcement agencies, in cases of employee mental health threats or threats to schools and students. • Provides nurse practitioner and nursing level assistance in schools designated as shelters during crisis situations and major disasters. • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with the District/UTLA agreement Application Procedure Interested applicants must submit the following as email attachments: 1. Cover letter that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas (2 pages maximum): • Experience assessing, diagnosing and treating adults with physical and mental illness • Problem solving independently and as part of a team • Building a team environment 2. Current resume with contact information 3. List of three (3) professional references with phone and email (one reference must be from your immediate current supervisor). References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position. Application materials must be sent electronically to Erika Dodge at emd8614@lausd.net. In the email subject line please indicate the following: “Time Sensitive – Nurse Practitioner, Employee Health Services Application”. ***Visit teachinla.co/np2023 for full job description and details*** All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must be able to provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to any District site. Los Angeles Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer