District School Nurse Applicant Pool

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard School District in Bakersfield, California invites applications for the District School Nurse position. This is a full-time, school-year role with 7.5 hours per day and 195 days per year, serving as the health lead for students and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a California RN license, the Public Health Nurse Certificate, and the California School Nurse Services Credential, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers and families to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree incl. courses required to meet school nurse certification.
• Public Health Nursing Certificate; and valid California School Nurse Services Credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services, education, leadership and information related to health under supervision of the administrator or designee.
• Collaborate with staff, students and community to maintain health programs and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree incl. school nurse courses

Public Health Nursing Certificate

California School Nurse Services Credential

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: District School Nurse

SITE LOCATION OF POSITION: TBD

TERM / HOURS OF POSITION: 7.5 hours per day, 195 days / 12 months per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: With supervision by the administrator for student support services, or other superintendent designee, the district school nurse provides services, education, leadership and information related to health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, including courses required to meet school nurse certification; Public Health Nursing Certificate; and valid California School Nurse Services Credential.
• Certification: Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse Certificate, Health Services Credential, Pediatric First Aid Trainer Certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license and personal car for use on district business.
• Personal Qualities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and community; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Experience in public schools, children's health, or community health services is required.

SALARY: $90,253 - $119,224 per year based on 11 steps. Additional $1,500 annually for Master's degree, additional $2,750 annually for Doctorate degree.

SCREENING PROCEDURES: Review of applications and personal interviews.

FILING DEADLINE: March 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm, or until filled.

OTHER COMMENTS: Requires TB test and fingerprinting. The applicant selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment before being hired as a probationary employee.