School Nurse

Position: School Nurse *Immediate Vacancy **$10,000 Signing bonus
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REDDING SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION DISTRICT NURSE DEFINITION OF POSITION Under the direction of the Director of Intervention Services, provides a comprehensive health service program at each school site for the evaluation, improvement and protection of the health of pupils. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Important duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Conduct immunization program and assure that every pupil's immunization status is in compliance with the law, including parental or guardian consent.
2. Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils to identify specific physical disorders and other factors relating to the learning process.
3. Interpret the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil.
4. Design and implement a health maintenance plan to meet the individual health needs of the pupils incorporating plans directed by a physician.
5. Refer the pupil and his/her parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services.
6. Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning.
7. Perform various state-mandated screenings at the appropriate grade level and counsel and refer parents, when appropriate, to available agencies for further assistance.
8. Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the pupil's individual educational plan and make recommendations to personnel directly involved.
9. Consult with, conduct in-service training to, and serve as a resource person to teachers and administrators, and act as a participant in implementing any section of a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for preventative health. 10. Works cooperatively with administrators and other pupil personnel workers. 11. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Intervention Services. QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school district.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse. Appropriate credential authorizing service as a School nurse. DISTRICT NURSE Salary Range:
Per Certificated Salary Schedule REVISED: 08/17/2010 BOARD APPROVED: 08/17/2010

* Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse. Appropriate credential authorizing service as a school nurse. Application must be fully completed. In addition to completed application, the following items must be submitted:
Cover Letter Resume At least two current letters of recommendation (Transcripts required if hired) You will be prompted to complete Target Sketch. Completion is a requirement for all applicants.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

* Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse. Appropriate credential authorizing service as a school nurse. Application must be fully completed. In addition to completed application, the following items must be submitted:
Cover Letter Resume At least two current letters of recommendation (Transcripts required if hired) You will be prompted to complete Target Sketch. Completion is a requirement for all applicants.

Comments and Other Information

Newly hired certificated employees with a signed employment contract employed by the District on or after July 1, 2025, will receive a $10,000 bonus: five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid with the first payroll period after the first day of service in the first year of employment with the District and five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid with the first payroll period after the first day of service in the second year of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer.