District Nurse

About The Employer

Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 14 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district. 

Oak Grove School District’s focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) these identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals.  First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts.  Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems.  Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with various stakeholder groups while the District Vision Advisory Committee (DVAC) reviews the core values, the vision, and the annual goals.

The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east.Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our Core Values: Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

The District Nurse uses the nursing process, clinical expertise and professional judgement to design and implement health service programs that ensure that all students receive the optimum benefit from their educational experiences. The Nurse works with the multidisciplinary team to meet the physical, emotional and social health needs of the student. The District Nurse works directly with and is supervised by the Lead District Nurse.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution 

2. Valid license as a Registered Nurse in California 

3. Valid Public Health Nursing Certificate 

4. School Audiometrist Certificate (Can be obtained within first 6 months of employment.)

5. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate 

6. Cleared or preliminary Standard Designated Services Credential with a specialization in Health (This can be obtained post job offer.)

7.  Three years of nursing experience. Plus experience in School Based Health Services preferred.