JK-5 School Nurse (12-month Position, Mission Hills Campus)

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Francis Parker School:Francis Parker School (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego California with 1330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 the schools mission is to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world. Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5) and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School Grades 6 - 12).Job Description:According to California Education Code 49426: School nurses strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning in individual children. The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability and the early detection and correction of health problems. The credentialed school nurse is especially prepared and uniquely qualified in preventative health health assessment and referral credentialed school nurse at Parker uses their nursing skills and professional judgment to design and implement a health services program which ensures that all students receive the maximum benefit from their educational experience. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with students families teachers other members of the multidisciplinary team and utilizing resources within the community to meet the physical mental emotional and social health needs of students. The Parker credentialed school nurse as a member of the overall Student Success and Wellness team is a leader in supporting student and community success in the multifaceted role of planner coordinator provider of care communicator educator and advocate. The scope of practice of the credentialed school nurse is dynamic and ever changing as laws are enacted to address the complex health needs of students.

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