Elementary School Nurse

The Elementary School Nurse oversees the daily operations of the health and safety services at the Elementary School. The Elementary School Nurse handles medical assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and/or referral activities; serves as a connection between the elementary and secondary school, physicians, families, and appropriate community agencies to assure access and continuity of health care for students; provides relevant instruction, counseling and guidance to students, parents, staff, and others concerning routine health-related issues.  The Elementary School Nurse upholds professional standards, the state Nurse Practice Act, and any other CA regulations.

• Provides general first aid, emergency care, and administration of medication for students, employees and campus guests. 
• Handles and/or makes appropriate referrals for wellness management including, but not limited to diabetes, asthma, allergies, seizures, and ADHD. 
• Coordinates purchasing and appropriate storage of supplies and materials necessary for an efficient health services office at the elementary/secondary school campus. 
• Oversees the processing and maintaining, organization, evaluation, and updating of any school health forms, confidential medical lists, and school health database. This includes all mandated screenings, immunization records, and required school health forms. 
• Responsible for preparing Student Accident Reports including follow-up with families. 
• Develops appropriate treatment protocols during health epidemics such as lice, flu, chickenpox, and whooping cough. 
• Maintains campus-wide first aid supplies.
• Assists in organizing the annual CPR, First Aid, and AED training for Oakwood employees.  Must become CPR and First Aid training certified.
• In collaboration with the Incident Command Team, oversees the establishment and maintenance of the triage center during a casualty incident. 
• Regularly communicates with the Principal and families - in person, by phone and email, regarding students who are or have been under the care of the health services office. 
• Cultivates and promotes campus-wide health and safety initiatives to improve student health, safety, and maintains a safe school environment. 
• Assesses student responses to nursing care to determine progress made. 
• Assists students, families, and employees to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and advocacy.  

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:

• Stand for extended periods
• Sit for extended periods
• Bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions
• Climb up and down stairs
• Bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials
• Pull, push, and lift
• Reach both above and below shoulder height.  

Specific visual abilities include the following:

• Close vision
• Color vision
• Depth perception, and
• The ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to visually inspect work. 
• Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. 

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000.  (Please be aware that the salary range is dependent on the applicant's nursing license and years of experience.)

• Current LVN with 3+ years of relevant experience required. RN preferred but not required. (Salary is based on current nursing license and experience)
• Valid CPR/First Aid training certificates
• Must have a kind, calming presence, with exceptional nursing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, knowledgeable computer skills, the ability to work well with others.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality and consistently demonstrates sound judgment.
• Unquestionable personal and professional integrity.