District Nurse - Special Services - Education Center

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in California seeks a School Nurse to support student health services across its campuses. The role focuses on direct care, health education, and collaboration with administrators, teachers, and families to promote well-being and learning.

Candidates must hold a School Nurse Certification and a BA degree, with experience in public health or school nursing preferred. The district offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development

Qualifications

• Certification as a School Nurse is required.
• BA degree in a related field is required.
• Copy of degree(s), transcripts, letter of introduction, Resume, and letters of recommendation are requested.
• New bilingual candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing services to students in assigned schools.
• Advises administrators on health activities and budget for school health services.
• Maintains health records and submits required reports.
• Participates in immunization and screening programs as needed.
• Supervises Health Clerk activities under principal direction.

Education

School Nurse Certification

BA Degree

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Job Title: School Nurse

Description of basic functions and responsibilities: The school nurse fulfills assigned school nurse functions: informs and advises school administrators of health activities, assists in budget preparation for school health services. Major duties and responsibilities: Renders direct service to students in assigned schools Principal, or designate, makes home calls on students referred for health reasons Assists in mass immunization and screening programs (vision, hearing, other) as needed Serves on Evaluation Committee for Remedial Physical Education Program in appropriate schools Serves as a health consultant in assigned schools Supervises the maintenance of health records Prepares and submits reports as required in assigned schools Performs other duties as assigned by school principal Other duties and responsibilities Observes the school environment for safety and health hazards and reports these as required to appropriate persons Arranges for and assists with physical examinations upon request of principal Maintains contact with health and medical resources for current trends and medical information Supervision exercised or received Supervises activities of Health Clerk in assigned schools as these activities are related to mattes of school health Supervised by the Principal in assigned schools Minimum qualifications School Nurse Certification BA Degree Experience in public health or school nursing recommended Evaluation Annually by principals

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: copy of School Nurse Services credential, copy of degree(s), transcripts, letter of introduction, Resume, letters of recommendation

Comments and Other Information

Newly hired unit members will receive full credit for relevant prior verified contractual experience. Bilingual Candidates Preferred.