Substitute School Nurse
Company: Redwood City School District
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection
with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated
and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive,
inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for
all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff
who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning
emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all
abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ youth,
and multilingual learners. Position : School Nurse DEFINITION Under
the direction of the Director of Special Education, the school
nurse develops and maintains a broad program of health education
and services designed to protect, maintain and enhance the health
of students. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the
educational process by identifying and remediating health related
barriers that may impede the ability of students to learn.
RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts mandated health screenings i.e., vision,
hearing, scoliosis and follow-up; complete related required annual
reports and maintain health records. Informs and advises teachers
and staff of any unusual health conditions of students which may
have classroom implications for the student and/or teacher.
Monitors the safe administration of medication for students with
physician order to take prescription medication at school.
Participates in the identification and evaluation of students
recommended for special education assessment; complete
developmental history reports and participates in IEP meetings when
appropriate. Monitors compliance with immunization requirements;
completes required immunization reports, interprets immunization
requirements and rationale to staff, students, and parents; assists
parents in complying with district immunization requirements.
Provides parent and staff referrals to appropriate programs and
services regarding health related issues. Implements and monitors a
communicable disease prevention and control program with district,
county, and state guidelines. Serves as a health education and
staff development consultant to classroom teachers and parents.
Assists in the implementation of the district health curriculum,
particularly in the areas of drug, alcohol and tobacco use
prevention education, family life education, HIV/AIDS education and
control of communicable diseases. Teaches, supervises, and
evaluates Specialized School Healthcare procedures provided to
identified students. Consults with healthcare providers as
appropriate to promote the health and welfare of students. Provides
professional supervision of office staff and instructional
assistants at assigned work site(s). Participates on district wide
committees related to health, safety, and welfare of students.
QUALIFICATIONS Valid Registered Nurse license B.A. or higher degree
from an accredited university California School Nurse Services
Credential OR Eligibility for Preliminary School Nurse Services
Credential Current CPR Certificate An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity
employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind
based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other
protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local
laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our
organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training,
and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on
qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The Redwood
City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the
rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its
surrounding communities.
Keywords: Redwood City School District, Walnut Creek , Substitute School Nurse, Education / Teaching , Redwood City, California
