District Nurse at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
OVERVIEW: The District Nurse provides leadership and support of district-wide health services and strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. The major focus of the district nurse is the prevention of illness and disability, the early detection and correction of health problems, and response to health crisis’. The district nurse is uniquely qualified in coordinating, planning and implementing health related services for students PreK-12. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to the following) • Assist in the guidance, supervision, training and evaluation of the school nursing team. • Consult with sites and/or attend site-based meetings as requested by the Student Support Team. • Provide professional learning for nurses, health clerks and other staff supervising the health office. • Develop clear systems of monitoring service provision, data collection and evaluation of nursing services. • Conduct immunization programs pursuant to California Education Code, Section 49403, of the California Code of Regulations • Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils, including: Review cumulative health records to identify pupils' health needs and develop appropriate health plan. • Interpret the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil • Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans, incorporating plans directed by a physician • Refer the pupil and parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services • Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning • Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student’s individualized education program and make recommendations to professional person