School Nurse at Glendale Unified School District

DESCRIPTION          

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Evaluates student health and development status and conducts referral and follow-up activities for identified health defects. 
2. Confers with parents and private physicians to determine special needs required by students with special health problems and provides assistance to school staff in accommodating such needs. 
3. Performs state mandated screening procedures, such as vision, hearing and scoliosis, and guides parents to appropriate source of medical care for identified defects. 
4. Provides emergency nursing services including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for ill or injured students at school. 
5. Assists in the implementation of state and District policies related to administration of medication during school hours.
6. Assists in the identification, management and prevention of infections and communicable disease in the school and community. 
7. Evaluates the behavior of students referred by school personnel for possible substance use and/or abuse and takes appropriate action. 
8. Provides health education programs for students including growth and development programs for 5th and 6th grade students. 
9. Identifies cultural practices that affect the health of students and assists families and staff in developing an understanding of such practices. 
10. Performs comprehensive health and development assessments for students being referred for special education services. 
11. Participates in the process of assessment, diagnosis, and management of students with special education needs. 

12. Provides specialized health services to students with special needs. 
13. Serves as health resource and provides personal health counseling for school personnel. 
14. Provides staff in-service training related to health and safety. 
15. Acts as a liaison between community agencies, the school and the home. 
16. Assists in identifying safety and health hazards on school sites. 
17. Reports students suspected of being injured by other than accidental means to the principal and to appropriate child protective agency. 
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time.
2. Maintains a positive attitude towards students, learning, and teaching. 
3. Ability to observe and evaluate student activities. 
4. Ability to cope with multiple tasks. 
5. Ability to drive to sites to communicate and meet with staff and students.
6. Knowledge of, and ability to use, computer-based programs. 
7. Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
8. Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
9. Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
10. Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and disability groups.
11. Demonstrate understanding, patience, and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
12. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English.
13. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills.
14. Oral and written proficiency in a second language preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Application Materials

2. Application Submission Deadline

3. Personal Interviews