What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse Pool for 2026-2027 position at Lucia Mar Unified School District?
POSITION(S): Substitute School Nurse - Sites to be determined (based on need)
Requirements
Essential Functions As Needed
Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of the pupil in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish priority for action.
PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the 504 Coordinator: Joshua Aston, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, joshua.aston@lmusd.org
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited University
- Valid California Registered Nurse credential (or eligibile to apply -- please contact Human Resources for additional information)
- Possession of or eligible for a California credential with an authorization as a school nurse
- Valid California driver's license
- effective 9/12/24
- All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, one (1) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications.
Essential Functions As Needed
Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of the pupil in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish priority for action.
- Interpret the health and developmental status of the pupil to school personnel, parents, and the pupil.
- Interpret the results of medical findings of the pupil to school personnel, parents, and the pupil.
- Counsel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing or accepting the health problems of the pupils which interfere with effective learning.
- Make recommendations to the administrator relative to modifications in the educational program for pupils when indicated by the health and/or developmental status.
- Provide training and consultation with staff regarding health and developmental needs of individual students.
- Serve as a liaison between the parent and school in health matters.
- Develop individual health care plans, write reports, and maintain accurate health records.
- Serve as a health resource person for the health instructional curriculum.
- Serve as the professional responsible for the implementation of medication administration protocols, first aid procedures, student medical/emergency information and universal precaution protocols.
- Support schools in meeting their school site goals of a healthy and safe environment.
- Consult and/or participate on the Safe Schools and/or Crisis Response Teams.
- Assist with medical emergencies.
- Address emergencies/crisis/hazards as they arise.
- Assist with communicable or infectious disease control for the school community.
- Implement California State mandated programs.
- Perform vision and hearing screenings, and all required screenings/assessments.
- Attend and serve as a member of the SST and IEP team.
- Conduct health assessments/evaluations as required for special educational eligibility determination and development of IEP goals and objectives and Section 504 related health plans.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel.
- Serve as a resource/liaison with other agencies and community services.
- Participate in the Medi-Cal LEA/MAA programs
- Represent the Student Services Department in a positive manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
- See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
- Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry 0 to 20 pounds to waist height.
- Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.
- Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery, instructions, and task methods.
- Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
- Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
- Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because work product of position is interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.
- Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward students, parents, staff and community.
- Maintain the privacy of confidential information.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the 504 Coordinator: Joshua Aston, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, joshua.aston@lmusd.org
Salary : $346