Substitute Nurse: Health Services Department (2024-25)

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, provide comprehensive health management for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of health services and health education to promote health and well-being, academic achievement and holistic development for the District’s students and school personnel. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Aligned with State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, School Nurse Services Credential, California Education Code 49426, and California Board of Registered Nurses Conduct immunization programs. Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students; provide case management, referral and follow-up, with health conditions and/or medical problems. Conduct state-mandated screening and follow-up of students including vision, hearing, and scoliosis; audits of immunization, dental, and physical exams. Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according to District’s Board Policy and Administrative Regulations. Serve as District liaison to interpret the health and development assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned. Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans as prescribed by the students’ health care providers in compliance with District policy. Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners. Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students’ individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved; submit reports to ensure compliance with District, state, and federal policies. Consult, con