School Nurse
MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$80,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The School Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students, including health assessments, screenings, and the development of individualized health plans. They function independently in a clinic setting, managing student visits and serving as a resource for health-related instruction and wellness initiatives.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse with current CPR or Basic Life Support certification. Proficiency in computer applications and the ability to manage a health office independently are required, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Los
- Angeles,
- CA 90049Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeSalary
- Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 SalaryOur Mission Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us. Position Overview The School Nurse provides health services to students. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills and be committed to promoting the health and wellness of all students. Primary responsibilities include providing health assessments, implementing student health plans, and serving as a resource to students, families, and staff in support of Milken’s mission and values. Responsibilities Provide health assessments and obtain health histories. Functions independently in a "clinic" setting, often managing 35-50+ student visits a day, without a doctor present. Conduct screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and other health concerns. Observe and assess students for developmental or health-related issues. Identify abnormal health findings and determine appropriate next steps. Develop and implement individualized student health plans. Communicate student health status to parents, school staff, and relevant professionals. Initiate and follow up on referrals to parents, school personnel, or community health resources. Provide ongoing health counseling to students, parents, and staff. Maintain, evaluate, and interpret cumulative health data. Implement school health management protocols. Serve as a resource for health-related instruction and wellness initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensed Registered Nurse required. Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Authorization to dispense over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing. Understanding of state and local laws related to health and social issues. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, staff, and community agencies. Ability to organize and manage a health office efficiently. High standards of dress and professional behavior. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Flexibility, commitment and professional behavior. Knowledgeable on triage emergencies and can initial emergency procedures. Assist the Director of Operations and other department staff with reasonable non-nursing or health & safety related requests Proficient with computers and relevant software applications Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Standard
- On-Campus
- Hours
- Monday -
- Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM (may be required to work evenings and weekends on occasion) *All schedules are subject to change.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000 annually. For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website. Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds. Qualifications
