School Nurse (RN) at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Who We Are Looking For: The Los Angeles Unified School District is looking for knowledgeable, caring Registered Nurses (RN) who are self-starters, enjoy a schedule that is conducive to work-life balance, and are passionate about serving school-aged children. This is a fulfilling career that helps to advance the well being, academic success, and health of students in Los Angeles. New grad nurses (RN) are encouraged to apply! Perks: Insurance: Fully paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and dependents up to age 26 Retirement: Membership and retirement plan with the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Paid Sick Days: Up to 10 illness days Medical Specialty: Pediatrics Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Day Shift during school hours from Monday to Friday on the District’s Academic Calendar (182 working days), no weekends, no evenings, no holidays Physical Setting: School Site Work Location: Multiple school site assignments based on your zip code and student need. School Nurses are hired to work in a specific region of the District (4 geographical areas), not specific school sites. Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Defined retirement benefit plan Flexible spending account for medical expenses and dependent care Paid holidays Paid sick time Employee discounts Monthly professional development (BRN provider)
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a regionally-accredited college or university Licenses & Certifications Required: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License Preliminary School Nurse Credential (employer assists in obtaining once employed) Current BLS Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) Current First Aid Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) Valid Driver’s License
Essential Responsibilities: Provides nursing services at assigned school sites or Early Education Centers The School Nurse identifies health problems that could impact a student’s ability to learn and provide intervention by helping families find resolution to identified health barriers to learning Determines, provides, and supervises the appropriate skilled care for students with special health needs, such as diabetes, severe allergies, spina bifida, asthma, cardiac conditions, respirator dependency, seizures, and other Refers students and parents to Special Programs-Central Nursing, School Wellness Centers, or appropriated community resources for necessary services related to physical or mental health Responds to emergency needs of students, accidents, emergency illnesses, and crisis situations at school Evaluates immunizations required for school entry and follow-up for compliance Provides in-service education to school personnel on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator usage, First Aid, communicable disease control, asthma triggers, and diabetic care Provides appropriate health education for students, individually and in groups, in a variety of health topics; relates health instruction and guidance to specific health needs of students Participates with school administrators and school personnel in developing Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans for students with special needs CA Education Code State Mandated Responsibilities: First aid Emergency care Medication administration Supervises student immunization compliance Control of communicable diseases Immunization assessment and follow-up Assist the school with arrangements to complete hearing assessments by the school Vision screening Parent/Guardian notification, referrals and follow-ups of possible health defects Suspected child abuse reporting
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a regionally-accredited college or university Licenses & Certifications Required: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License Preliminary School Nurse Credential (employer assists in obtaining once employed) Current BLS Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) Current First Aid Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) Valid Driver’s License
Essential Responsibilities: Provides nursing services at assigned school sites or Early Education Centers The School Nurse identifies health problems that could impact a student’s ability to learn and provide intervention by helping families find resolution to identified health barriers to learning Determines, provides, and supervises the appropriate skilled care for students with special health needs, such as diabetes, severe allergies, spina bifida, asthma, cardiac conditions, respirator dependency, seizures, and other Refers students and parents to Special Programs-Central Nursing, School Wellness Centers, or appropriated community resources for necessary services related to physical or mental health Responds to emergency needs of students, accidents, emergency illnesses, and crisis situations at school Evaluates immunizations required for school entry and follow-up for compliance Provides in-service education to school personnel on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator usage, First Aid, communicable disease control, asthma triggers, and diabetic care Provides appropriate health education for students, individually and in groups, in a variety of health topics; relates health instruction and guidance to specific health needs of students Participates with school administrators and school personnel in developing Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans for students with special needs CA Education Code State Mandated Responsibilities: First aid Emergency care Medication administration Supervises student immunization compliance Control of communicable diseases Immunization assessment and follow-up Assist the school with arrangements to complete hearing assessments by the school Vision screening Parent/Guardian notification, referrals and follow-ups of possible health defects Suspected child abuse reporting
Comments and Other Information
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All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must be able to provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to any District site.
Los Angeles Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Comments and Other Information
***Visit https://teachinla.co/applynow for more information and to complete your application!***
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must be able to provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to any District site.
Los Angeles Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
2/29/2024
Contact
Holly Nuckols
2132414862
2132414862
Number of Openings
50
Salary
Pay Range
$88,814 - $119,892 Annually
$88,814 - $119,892 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$88,814 to $119,892; Rating-in limit is Pay Scale Group 27, Pay Scale Level 10; Nurses Salary (N) Table
Length of Work Year
C Basis annualized=183 working days
Employment Type
Full Time