REGISTERED NURSE
Company: Parlier Unified School District
Location: Parlier
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
About the Employer
We are delighted you are interested in enjoying our team at Parlier
Unified School District! We are located in the heart of the San
Joaquin Valley and neighbor the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our
District serves an area that spans 20 square miles of Fresno County
and encompasses a population base of more than 16,500.
Our family consists of four elementary schools, one junior high
school, one comprehensive high school, one continuation school and
one adult school. District enrollment is slightly under 3,500
students. We have a student-centered focus and believe everyone
benefits from support and can contribute to an environment where
learning, teaching and leading thrive. To this end, an everyday
effort is required and expected. By focusing on the areas of
Accomplished Students, Supportive Environment and Empowered
Community, we maximize the use of available resources to meet the
needs of students, staff and community.
Job Summary
5.5 Hours per day
8:00am- 1:30pm
Job Description / Essential Elements:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services or
designee; provide health case management and render health services
to children in the Parlier Unified School District.
ESSSENTIAL DUTIES:
--- Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program by
working in a team concept with teachers, administrators, speech
therapist, psychologist and medical consultant, and be responsible
for the health component of students and students with special
needs; the individual education plan in order to maximize the
physical/educational potential of the student.
--- Follow the prescribed procedures of Emergency Care, Medication
at School, Specialized Physical Health Care, and special and
mandated programs; train and designate competent personnel to
provide health care where applicable.
--- Initiate and maintain a health record and related communication
system.
--- Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice in
relation to ethical professional practice standards and relevant
statute, regulations, and policies; consider factors related to
safety and cost in planning and delivering care and promote the use
of research findings in school nursing practice.
--- Interact with and contribute to the professional development of
peers and school personnel as colleagues.
--- Collaborate with the student, family, and other health care
providers in providing student's needs.
--- Coordinate school health services; assist students, families,
school staff, and community to achieve optimal levels of wellness
through appropriately designed and delivered health education.
--- Collect and analyze the assessment of client data in
determining nursing diagnoses.
--- Identify, develop, implement interventions and evaluate a plan
of care/action for expected outcomes individualized to the client
and assess the progress toward attainment of outcomes.
--- Prepare a schedule and keep it current; Determine personal
goals and objectives.
--- Maintain professional standards and participate in professional
growth opportunities; Conduct and/or participate in in-service
training programs.
--- Adhere to guidelines established in the Procedures Manual for
Special Education Staff.
--- Adhere to the schedules and policies as determined by the
Parlier Unified School District.
SCHOOL NURSE (Lead)
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
--- Principles, practices, theories, methods, techniques and
strategies, pediatric health and development, including prevention
medicine and emergency procedures pertaining to assisting students
with physical disabilities; current knowledge and competency in
nursing practice techniques and procedures; program evaluation
strategies; and impact of the disability on family interactions and
development.
ABILITY TO:
--- Plan, organize, develop, adapt and provide health case
management and render health services to students with physical
disabilities; Work with students, families, school staff and
community agencies; communicate effectively in oral and written
forms to a variety of audiences; establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the special education team, parents and
agencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
B.S. or B.A.; Experience in Clinical, Public Health or School
Nursing desired. Valid School Nurse Credential, Valid California
R.N., California P.H.N. certificate desired, Audiometric
Certificate; Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Health office environment.
Classroom and playground environment.
Home and clinical environment.
Constant interruptions.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Manual
dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate classroom
equipment and to lead students in motor skills development
activities; handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; hearing
and speaking sufficient to communicate with students, teachers,
staff and parents; seeing to read a variety of materials; bending
at the waist, kneeling or crouching; climb or balance;
understandable voice and speech patterns; must frequently lift,
push, pull or carry up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
The physical demands and working conditions described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position,
subject to reasonable accommodation.
HAZARDS:
Potential for contact with blood borne pathogens and communicable
diseases; Contact with blood and other body fluids.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Possession of a valid California School Nurse Credential
Valid California R. N.
California P.H.N. Certificate desired
CLAD or BLCAD required
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