Job Description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL NURSE:

Title: School Nurse Reports To: Coordinator, Special Education

Department: Special Education Work Year: 198 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the guidance of the Coordinator of School Health, the School Nurse is responsible for overseeing the assessment, enhancement, and safeguarding of the health of students and school staff across the District. This role entails adhering to state laws and District protocols and procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Conduct scoliosis screening on 7th and 8th grade students as mandated by law.
Conduct vision screening on all kindergarten, first grade students and all students in Grades 2, 5, 8 and 10; as well as students new to the District and Special Education students as mandated by law.
Supervise the maintenance of immunization records for all students in the District.
Conduct hearing screening on all kindergarten or first grade students, all students in Grades 2, 5, 8, and 10; as well as students new to the District and Special Education students as mandated by law.
Supervise the evaluation and referral process for physical examinations on all first grade students required by the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHOP).
Collect data from medical and community agencies for students being evaluated and/or reevaluated for Special Education placements. Attend IEP's and Student Study Team meetings as required.
Complete health assessments, as needed, which includes vision and hearing screening and parent contact for health history.
Supervise physical health care services in the school setting in accordance with law (Education Code 49422 and 49423.5).
Monitor and prevent the spread of communicable disease in the school setting according to guidelines established by the California State Department of Health Services and under the direction of the local Health Department.
Inform staff of physical or health liabilities of students.
Supervise the organization and maintenance of required statistics of all screening programs for district and state use. Assist in submitting forms to the appropriate bureaus.
Refer and provide follow-up screening of students for whom initial vision, hearing and scoliosis screening tests were not passed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of School Health or the Director of Special Services.

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES:

Must possess and maintain a valid California School Nurse Credential or qualify to apply for one.
Must have a valid California Driver's License.
Must possess a Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or possess a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Subject to constant interruptions.
Office and school environment.
Subject to driving to off-site locations in performance of duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity/Frequency

Bend: 2

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 2

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 2

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 1

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 3

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp: 3

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 3

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 4

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District operates as an equal opportunity employer and adheres to federal and state laws, ensuring that no employment practice discriminates based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. Additionally, the District complies with the requirements outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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