School Nurse

Glendale Unified School District; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Glendale Unified School District is seeking a School Nurse to deliver comprehensive health services across preschool, elementary, and secondary programs. You will evaluate student health, coordinate referrals, conduct mandated screenings, and provide emergency nursing care in accordance with state laws and district policies.

The role requires a California RN license with a school nurse credential, CPR/First Aid, and a Bachelor's degree.

Formación

• Credential: Valid California credential authorizing service as a school nurse.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's degree and coursework meeting California credential to authorize school nurse services.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid audiometry certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate student health and development and arrange referral and follow-up for health defects.
• Consult with parents and physicians to determine needs for students with health issues.
• Perform mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis) and guide families to care.
• Provide emergency nursing services including CPR.
• Assist in administration of medications during school hours.
• Identify and prevent infections and communicable diseases in school and community.
• Evaluate behavior for substance use/abuse and take appropriate action.
• Provide health education programs for students, including 5th and 6th grade growth and development.
• Recognize cultural health practices and help families and staff understand them.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for students referred to special education.
• Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and management of students with special needs.
• Provide health services for students with special needs.
• Serve as health resource and counseling for school personnel.
• Offer staff in-service training on health and safety.
• Act as liaison with community agencies, school, and home.
• Identify health safety hazards on school sites.
• Report suspected injuries to principal and child protective services.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Conocimientos

Plan and organize

Effective communication

Observation skills

Multitasking

Travel to sites

Computer literacy

Written and oral English proficiency

Second language proficiency preferred

Team collaboration

Patience and empathy

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Current RN license (California)

California school nurse credential

CPR and First Aid certifications (American Red Cross/ American Heart Association)

Certificate of audiometry

Descripción del empleo

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
  
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Administration Building
  
• Date Available:
  2026-27 School Year
  

SCHOOL NURSE

DESCRIPTION

The school nurse is responsible for conducting a health services program at the assigned pre-school, elementary and secondary schools for the evaluation, improvement, and protection of the health of students and school personnel in accordance with state law and District policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Credential: Valid California credential authorizing service as a school nurse. Current CPR and First Aid certificates from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Education: Bachelor's degree, including all courses required to meet California credential authorizing services as a school nurse. Current license as a Registered Nurse. Valid certificate of audiometry.
• WORK YEAR: Current work year is 186 days, to be worked between July 1 and June 30.
• SALARY SCHEDULE: Placement on Support Services Salary Schedule, Appendix J depending on education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Evaluates student health and development status and conducts referral and follow-up activities for identified health defects.
2. 2. Confers with parents and private physicians to determine special needs required by students with special health problems and provides assistance to school staff in accommodating such needs.
3. 3. Performs state mandated screening procedures, such as vision, hearing and scoliosis, and guides parents to appropriate source of medical care for identified defects.
4. 4. Provides emergency nursing services including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for ill or injured students at school.
5. 5. Assists in the implementation of state and District policies related to administration of medication during school hours.
6. 6. Assists in the identification, management and prevention of infections and communicable disease in the school and community.
7. 7. Evaluates the behavior of students referred by school personnel for possible substance use and/or abuse and takes appropriate action.
8. 8. Provides health education programs for students including growth and development programs for 5th and 6th grade students.
9. 9. Identifies cultural practices that affect the health of students and assists families and staff in developing an understanding of such practices.
10. 10. Performs comprehensive health and development assessments for students being referred for special education services.
11. 11. Participates in the process of assessment, diagnosis, and management of students with special education needs.
12. 12. Provides specialized health services to students with special needs.
13. 13. Serves as health resource and provides personal health counseling for school personnel.
14. 14. Provides staff in-service training related to health and safety.
15. 15. Acts as a liaison between community agencies, the school and the home.
16. 16. Assists in identifying safety and health hazards on school sites.
17. 17. Reports students suspected of being injured by other than accidental means to the principal and to appropriate child protective agency.
18. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. 1. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time.
2. 2. Maintains a positive attitude towards students, learning, and teaching.
3. 3. Ability to observe and evaluate student activities.
4. 4. Ability to cope with multiple tasks.
5. 5. Ability to drive to sites to communicate and meet with staff and students. 6. Knowledge of, and ability to use, computer-based programs.
6. 6. Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
7. 7. Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
8. 8. Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
9. 9. Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and disability groups.
10. 10. Demonstrate understanding, patience, and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
11. 11. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English.
12. 12. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills. 14. Oral and written proficiency in a second language preferred.

SUPERVISION

Under the immediate direction of the site administrator. Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Health Services for professional-technical aspects of assignment.