Substitute Nurse: Health Services Department
Company: Oakland Unified School District
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor,
provide comprehensive health management for the assessment,
evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of health services and
health education to promote health and well-being, academic
achievement and holistic development for the District's students
and school personnel.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform
any combination of the essential functions shown below. This
position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this
classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job
elements accurately.)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAligned with State of
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, School Nurse
Services Credential, California Education Code 49426, and
California Board of Registered NursesConduct immunization
programs.Assess and evaluate the health and development status of
students; provide case management, referral and follow-up, with
health conditions and/or medical problems.Conduct state-mandated
screening and follow-up of students including vision, hearing, and
scoliosis; audits of immunization, dental, and physical
exams.Supervise and administer medication(s) to students according
to District's Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.Serve as
District liaison to interpret the health and development assessment
to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals
directly concerned.Design and implement individual student health
maintenance plans as prescribed by the students' health care
providers in compliance with District policy.Maintain communication
with parents and all involved community practitioners.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 District, state, and federal
policies.Consult, conduct, and serve as a resource person for
in-service training to other District personnel.Develop and
implement evidence-based health education curriculum and act as a
participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction
curriculum for students.Counsel and assist students and parents in
health-related and school-adjustment services to ensure access and
continuity of healthcare and wellness for students.Develop,
coordinate, and teach health-related subjects under the supervision
of a classroom teacher.Implement health actions determined by
District, local, and state officials to control and manage
communicable diseases; including immunization programs.Document
student health information in District's electronic database
systems and student cumulative folders, as required.Administer
first aid and emergency care in compliance with District, state,
and federal regulations.Submit monthly, state, and annual reports
as required by California Department of Health Services and the
District.Attend all required meetings and trainings.Train, coach,
and monitor medical procedures of health assistants and other
designated school personnel.Evaluate staff as required.Perform
related duties as assigned as the needs of the students and
District evolve.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTRAINING, EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California Public
Health Nurse Certificate, highly preferred (Increased salary
compensation)Valid California Registered Nurse LicenseValid
California School Nurse Services CredentialValid California School
Nurse Audiometrist Certificate (Completion within three months of
hire date)Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate and
standard first-aid certificateValid California Driver's
LicenseEmployment eligibility will include fingerprints,
tuberculosis and/or other employment clearanceKNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIESKNOWLEDGE OF:Mission and vision of the
DepartmentApplicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and
District regulations governing work scopeCurrent medical
terminology, equipment, and techniquesOperation of specialized
health assessment instrumentsDiagnostic methods for medical
conditions and diseasesMedication effects and administration
proceduresFirst-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
techniquesCorrect English usage, grammar, spelling, and
punctuationInterpersonal skills using tact, patience, and
courtesyABILITY TO:Implement consistently applicable laws, codes,
policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work
scopeParticipate in District-approved professional development
related to work scope to maintain current knowledge of evolving
needs of students and the DistrictCommunicate effectively in
English, orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective
working relationship among students, parents, District staff, and
the communityPlan and organize workAnalyze situations accurately
and adopt effective courses of actionMaintain accurate and
confidential recordsWork confidentially and with discretionWork
independentlySupervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staffOperate
computer, related software, and other office equipmentPerform
first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)WORKING
CONDITIONSENVIRONMENT:Office environment and school sites; driving
a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work, constant interruption;
potential contact with blood and other body fluids; potential
contact with blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases; and
potential violence from unstable individualsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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; bending and twisting at waist and neck; kneeling
and bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders
and horizontally; dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands
while performing duties, seeing to read, write, and use a computer;
hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the
telephone and make presentations.OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Respond to
emergency/life-saving situations which could require rapid response
that would necessitate running.
Keywords: Oakland Unified School District, Oakland , Substitute Nurse: Health Services Department, Healthcare , Oakland, California
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