DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE - OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
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Torrance Unified School District
DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
1. Directly supervised and evaluated by designated Administrator.
2. Responsible to site Administrator when functioning on school campuses.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct the work of Health Services Assistants at school sites.
2. Oversee the maintenance of necessary health records and prepare required reports.
3. Conduct, supervise and coordinate mandated testing for vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening.
4. Conduct communicable disease control and prevention program.
5. Collect necessary data concerning children with health issues to develop school health care plan and provide ongoing case management.
6. Refer children with health problems to their health care provider or to a community agency.
7. Conduct in-service training for school staff as needed.
8. Provide consultation in health education for children, teachers, and parents.
9. Coordinate immunization compliance as required by California state criteria.
10. Provide CPR/AED and First Aid classes for appropriate certification/card upon completion for the designated groups of Torrance Unified School District and healthcare staff.
11. Provide health counseling for children and parents.
12. Participate in required faculty meetings and other necessary meetings involving parents and teachers.
13. Participate in diagnostic and or screening clinics planned by and for the District.
14. Participate as a special education team member for children with special health problems.
15. Make home visits when necessary.
16. Participate in collection of research data pertaining to school health.
19. File necessary reports as required by Los Angeles County, State of California, and Torrance Unified School District.
20. Participation in policy/protocol development and review that affects health services.
Torrance Unified School District
District School Nurse (cont'd.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Academic
a. RN Bachelors Degree, and Health and Development or School Nurse Services Credential.
b. Certificate of Audiometry.
c. CPR/AED and First Aid Instructors Certificate.
2. Professional
a. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, parents, children, and other school personnel.
b. Maintains close-working relationships with professional and lay people concerned with health in the community.
Requirements / Qualifications
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: Current RN license issued in California. BSRN or BA/BS degree in health related field, and Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential. Current CPR/AED/First Aid cards (ARC/AHA).
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy (Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential - detailed copy from CTC website showing document number and expiration date)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)
- Other (RN License)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: Current RN license issued in California. BSRN or BA/BS degree in health related field, and Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential. Current CPR/AED/First Aid cards (ARC/AHA).
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy (Health and Development or School Nurse Services credential - detailed copy from CTC website showing document number and expiration date)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)
- Other (RN License)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be contacted or considered in the selection process. Applications must be complete and accurate at time of submission.
Selected applicants will be notified regarding time and place of interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
- We do not give experience for positions in the health care field.
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.
The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
Comments and Other Information
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be contacted or considered in the selection process. Applications must be complete and accurate at time of submission.
Selected applicants will be notified regarding time and place of interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
- We do not give experience for positions in the health care field.
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.
The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/16/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,926 - $127,632 Annually
$62,926 - $127,632 Annually
Length of Work Year
188 days
Employment Type
Full Time