District Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 93,086 - 135,118; Full time

Job summary

Lemon Grove School District is hiring a District Nurse to oversee the health service program at assigned schools in Lemon Grove, California. The role involves coordinating screenings, health education, and referrals to ensure student and staff well-being.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, a California RN license, and school nurse credentials, with 2+ years of related experience. This full-time position requires collaboration with the district health team and adherence to state

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two years of successful experience as a School Nurse desirable and/or successful RN experience in hospital, clinic or physician's office with school age population.
• Possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Credential or a Professional Clear School Nurse Credential.
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates health service program at assigned schools and promotes student and staff health in line with State Law and District policies.
• Completes mandated screenings and reports annually within state timelines.
• Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities for health needs of students.
• Participates in the School Site Team to address health-related needs of students.
• Refers parents to appropriate private or community resources for medical care.
• Coordinates implementation of the District's communicable disease prevention program.
• Maintains health and immunization records for each student.
• Provides health counseling to parents, students and staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication with students/parents

Education

Baccalaureate degree or higher

Registered Nurse license

Job description

District Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5852551
Application Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Definition: Under the Supervision of the Director of Student Services, coordinates the health service program at assigned schools; assesses, evaluates, improves and promotes the health of students and staff in accordance with State Law and District policies and regulations. Typical Duties:

• Completes all mandated screenings and reports annually within timelines required by state agencies.
• Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities related to health needs of selected students.
• Participates as a member of the School Site Team to address the health related needs of students.
• Refers parents of students needing medical care to appropriate private or community resources.
• Coordinates the implementation of the District's communicable disease prevention program.
• Coordinates, monitors and facilitates the maintenance of health and immunization records for each student.
• Provides general health counseling services to parents, students and staff.
• Informs staff of physical or health needs of students.
• Provides emergency health services for ill or injured students and staff.
• Communicates with parents and other health care professionals regarding illness and health concerns which may affect students learning and achievement.
• Serves as a health education resource person to students and staff and teaches health related subjects (i.e. social hygiene and family life education at designated grade level) under supervision of a classroom teacher.
• Conducts or coordinates the implementation of health - related in-service activities and screenings including, but not limited to, Universal Precautions, First Aid, C.P.R., T.B., and Specialized Physical Health Care procedures for school and district staff.
• Participates in on-going professional development through District, regional or state sponsored activities.
• Assists other health care professionals in the delivery of health services to students and parents.
• Coordinates distribution of first-aid kits to classrooms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; two years of successful experience as a School Nurse desirable and/or successful Registered Nurse experience in a hospital, clinic or physician's office with school age population.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Credential or a Professional Clear School Nurse Credential, Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California. Certification to conduct vision and audiometric assessments. Valid California Driver's license.

Environment: Health office and school environment.

Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to assess injuries and illness.

Hazards: Communicable diseases. Contact with blood-borne pathogens.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $93,086 to $135,118 Per Year

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