School Nurse II
School Nurse II
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USD 72000 - 82000
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Job Description
Job Description
Title:School Nurse II
Division:SchoolWide (onsite)
Location:Making Waves AcademyRichmond
Reports to:Assistant Principal of Student Support
Status:Fulltime Exempt (YearRound)
Salary:$72000$82000 plus $12000 Temporary Cost of Living Allowance & Benefits
Supervises:Provides general oversight and support for the daily responsibilities of School Nurse I.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Student Support the School Nurse II provides comprehensive health management for the assessment evaluation maintenance and improvement of health services and health education to promote health and wellbeing academic achievement and holistic development for Making Waves Academy students and school personnel. School Nurse II may also provide clinical supervision to School Nurse I / LVN when applicable
About the Interview Process
Making Waves Academys recruitment process is thorough and methodically designed to identify exceptional talent perfectly suited to support our community. As an applicant you can anticipate an inclusive process that encompasses various stages including but not limited to an initial recruiter screening hiring exercise hiring manager interview final panel interview and reference checks. We are committed to selecting the best individuals to join our team and contribute to our shared mission.
Primary Responsibilities
Health Services
- Provide direct care and first aid for injuries and acute illness for all students and longterm management of students with special healthcare needs primarily students on 504 plans that require reasonable accommodations.
- Maintain communication with families school personnel and the community regarding health concerns for individual students and/or the community at large.
- Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according to School policy and regulations.
- Serve as school liaison to interpret the health and development assessment to parents teachers administrators and other concerned professionals.
- Document student health information in the schools electronic database systems and student cumulative folders as required.
- Evaluate MWA staff as needed.
Health Monitoring and Compliance
- Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans as prescribed by the students health care providers in compliance with MWA policy.
- Assess and evaluate students health and development status; provide case management referrals and followup for health conditions and/or medical problems.
- Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the students individualized education programs and 504 plans and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved; submit reports to ensure compliance with school state and federal policies.
- Monitor immunizations manage communicable diseases assess the school environment and make recommendations to prevent injury and ensure safety.
- Facilitate completion of all required vision and hearing screenings for students.
- Partner with school leaders to disseminate health updates and education materials to the MWA community (students families and employees).
- Contribute to school planning for health emergencies such as disaster triage endemics pandemics and/or infectious diseases.
Clinical Supervision
- Train coach and monitor School Nurse I / LVN medical procedures.
- Meet weekly with School Nurse I to communicate and share information.
- Be available to School Nurse I by email phone and other communication methods.
- Determine protocol adjustments as needed for an accommodation or unique case.
- Approve Individual Health Plans drafted by School Nurse I.
- Support School Nurse I with communications with parents as needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support Making Waves Academys mission core values standards competencies and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in the school community attending school competitions performances assemblies and extracurricular activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal of Student Support or designee.
The office environment and school site involve fastpaced work and constant interruption potential contact with blood and other body fluids and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers portable twoway radio transceivers and smartphones.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to exercise consistent mental alertness; standing walking or sitting for extended periods of time; lift/restrain/reposition/carry individuals to ensure safety; lift carry push and pull moderate weight objects. Additional demands include but are not limited to:
- Response to emergency/lifesaving situations which could require a rapid response requiring running.
- Frequently walk across the middle and upper school campus.
Some travel is required for MWArelated events such as workshops or conferences.
Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge of the following:
- Applicable laws codes policies procedures and school regulations governing work scope
- Current medical terminology equipment and techniques
- Operation of specialized health assessment instruments
- Diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases
- Medication effects and administration procedures
- Firstaid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
- Implement applicable laws codes policies procedures and school regulations governing work scope
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship among students parents school staff and the community
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
- Maintain accurate and confidential records
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Work independently
- Operate computer related software and other office equipment
- Perform firstaid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Ability to provide training to and monitor the clinical procedures of LVN
- Bachelors Degree
- Valid California Registered Nurse License
- Valid School Nurse Preliminary Credential (can be obtained upon hiring)
- Employment eligibility will include fingerprints tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required
- Valid California School Nurse Audiometrist Certificate
- Valid California School Nurse Services Clear Credential
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hairstyle including but not limited to braids locks and twists); color; gender (including gender identity gender expression and transgender identity whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty 40 and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a drivers license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) California Family Rights Act (CFRA) the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or laws related to domestic violence sexual and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.
This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship including the hiring of new employees and the training transfer promotion discipline termination compensation and benefits of existing employees. For a full copy of our nondiscrimination policy visit:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
