BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the Dirctor of Special Education and Pupil Personnel, the School Nurse shall provide a program of health services which will strengthen the educational process of students by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status. A major focus shall be the prevention of disabilities through early detection and correction of health problems. The School Nurse shall be uniquely qualified by medical background, academic preparation, and professional skill to provide service for principals, teachers, students and families. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils to identify specific physical disorders and other factors relating to the learning process. E 2. Interpret the health and developmental assessment and medical/nursing findings to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil. 3. Design individual health support plan to meet the individual health needs of students, including “full inclusion” students. 4. Refer student/family to appropriate community resources as necessary. 5. Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners or agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning. 6. Participate in Special Education and Student Study Team meetings as needed. 7. Provide for the delivery of specialized physical health care procedures in accordance with California State Department of Education guidelines. Provide for identification of other health problems, referral and follow-up. E - Communicable disease control. - Vision and hearing screening as mandated. - Dental screening. - Scoliosis screening as mandated. - Coordination of the CHDP (Child Health and Disability Prevention) Program. - Referrals for medical assessment of ADHD/ADD. Counsel pupils and parents: - Assisting children and youth, parents, and school personnel in identifying and utilizing appropriate and mutually acceptable private and community health delivery services for professional care and remediation of defects. - Counseling with parents, pupils, and school staff regarding health-related attendance problems. - Helping parents, school personnel and pupils understand and adjust to physical, mental and social limitations. - Exploring with families and pupils, attitudes, information and values which affect their health behavior. - Assisting parents and pupils to solve financial, transportation and other barriers to needed services. - Developing and maintaining community linkage. Supervise and provide for emergency care and crisis intervention for health and injury problems at school sites. E Coordinate with personnel department and school principals for child abuse/neglect reporting, safety committee, tuberculin skin testing and the District Bloodborne Pathogen Plan. E Coordinate immunization programs to assure that every student’s immunization status is in compliance with the law and recommended medical practice. E Train and supervise technical skills of Health Clerks at school sites. E Consult, provide leadership, and serve as a resource person to teachers and administrators in comprehensive health education, including family life and HIV/AIDS education. E Provide program direction for Medi-Cal, LEA Billing option. Maintain appropriate health and service records and provide reports as required including an Annual Report. E ABILITIES: Leadership - to maintain a good working relationship with other district staff. Organizational Skills - to develop district health service programs. Communication Skills - to deal with parents, students and school staff effectively. Technical Skills - to deliver quality professional nursing. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Appropriate California School Nurse Credential. Valid California RN License. School Audiometrist Certificate. Two years experience working as school nurse desirable. C.P.R. and First Aid Instructor desirable. Professional organization membership desirable. Computer skills desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and school environment. Subject to driving from site to site. Subject to constant interruptions. Addressing the health and medical concerns parents and teachers have about their children. Available to all sites by pager, voice mail and e-mail. Personal computer in District Office and all school health offices. Position requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must provide, at own expense, a car and a cellular phone for use during the work day and in the event of an emergency.