District Nurse

HUMAN RESOURCES/PUPIL SERVICES; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Santee School District is seeking a District Nurse to serve as a health consultant for site administrators and supervise health services across sites. This role requires leadership in nursing and collaboration with district leaders to uphold health standards.

The position demands RN licensure in California, CPR credentials, audiometric and AED certificates, and a BSN with several years of nursing leadership and school health experience. 185 work days, 6.5 hours daily, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing from a regionally accredited college.
• Minimum 3 years of school nurse experience and 2 years of nursing leadership experience.
• California RN license required; CPR, CPR Instructor, Audiometric and AED certificates; health credential in California.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for health issues within the district.
• Monitor health and immunization requirements.
• Provide nursing direction to licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Coordinate health screening services and training for staff.
• Represent the district with the County Health Department and other agencies.
• Assist recruitment and orientation of new personnel.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Health services coordination

Policy interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

District Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924763

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info

$62,676 - $131,541 (depending on education and experience) + health and welfare benefits

Length of Work Year

185 days, 6.5 hours per day

Requirements / Qualifications

California driver’s license and willingness to use own vehicle. CPR Certificate. CPR Instructor’s certification. Current registered nurse license. Audiometric certificate. AED certificate.

Comments and Other Information

EDUCATION: 1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field (Must from a Regionally Accredited College)

2. Valid California Registered Nurse License required.

CREDENTIAL: Upon employment, must apply for a Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential if they do not currently possess one.

DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE: 1. 3 years' experience as a School Nurse, and 2 years of nursing leadership experience

The following documents are REQUIRED to be submitted with your online application:

Letter of Introduction

Resume

2 letters of professional recommendation

RN License

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing transcript

*CPR Instructor's certification

*Audiometric certificate

*AED certificate

*Credential Copy (if currently possess) - please see the School Nurse Service Info link on the right side of the EdJoin posting

*these may be scanned/uploaded as one attachment

Employment Type

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISTRICT NURSE

JOB SUMMARY:

The District Nurse serves as a health consultant for site administrators who are responsible for health services at their sites and is directly responsible to the Director of Pupil Services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource for health issues within the district.
• Monitors compliance with all health and immunization requirements.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures in health-related areas, and interprets these policies and procedures for staff and community.
• Assists director in supervising and evaluation health services.
• Provides nursing direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel, including but not limited to, LVN’s and health clerks at school sites.
• Provides training in specialized health care procedures.
• Coordinates health screening services.
• Provides in-service training to staff regarding health services and health education.
• Serves as a health education resource person to staff, pupils, and parents.
• Provides health instruction as required.
• Participates in the placement of pupils in special instructional programs when appropriate.
• Represents District with the County Health Department and other community agencies.
• Assists the risk manager in assessing employee health complaints.
• Aid in recruitment and orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of successful school nurse experience and two (2) years of nursing leadership experience.

Credential(s): California health and development or standard designated services credential in health.

Knowledge and Knowledge of laws (federal and state) and procedures pertaining to.

Abilities: nursing practice and education; operation of health services programs; personnel training; ability to coordinate health services programs; establish, maintain, and manage effective working relationships with staff and community; exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive interpersonal situations; communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to make decisions and maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, supervisor and staff members.

Licenses: California driver’s license and willingness to use own vehicle.

CPR Certificate.

CPR Instructor’s certification.

Current registered nurse license.

Audiometric certificate.

AED certificate.

ADOPTED August 16, 1994

REVISED November 16, 2004

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,676 to $131,541 Per Year

Contact Information

• Jessica Blom , Personnel Technician
• HUMAN RESOURCES/PUPIL SERVICES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]