Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is August 16, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Under the general direction of the Education Administrator I (EA I), of the Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), Whole Child Division (WCD) in the Student Support Services Branch, the Nurse Consultant III (Specialist) is the technical specialist that provides complex and sensitive consultation, works collaboratively with staff in the OSBHP, other program units within the WCD and the California Department of Education (CDE). The incumbent provides highly skilled nursing guidance and support to local educational agencies (LEAs) to promote statewide level direction, guidance, and leadership in school nurse and school health services, and provides a wide variety of tasks to promote the physical, social, mental, and emotional health of kindergarten through twelfth grade (K–12) students through program and resource development and performs the following duties:

Provides leadership and high-level consultation for LEAs and school nurses in developing, planning, implementing, promoting, and assessing school health services for K–12 students, in accordance with approved standards and practices; serve as liaison and resource expert in school nursing and school health services and program areas for local, regional, state, and national school health care providers and policy setting groups.

Provides technical assistance to LEAs and coordinate school health program activities with public health, social services, environmental education agencies, and other public and private entities; research, develop, and disseminate policies and procedures to enhance coordinated school health as described in the Health Framework for California Public Schools.

Provides technical assistance and responds to questions from the field, including school nurses, public health nurses, physicians, school administrators, parents, and other agencies regarding student health issues and school health services; review and analyze legislation relating to physical and mental health and make recommendations for positions on legislative bills.

Stays current on research, educational trends, policies, statewide and national efforts pertaining to school nursing; acts as the Division and CDE School Nurse lead; builds local capacity by guiding LEAs on coordinating school health programs; maintains/updates program web pages and resources; compiles and disseminates best practices, resources, guidance through a newsletter, listserv, and social media; and builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Public Health, California School Nurses Organization, and LEAs with model programs, to support the implementation of school health programs across the state.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed at the links below.

Nurse Consultant II: 

Nurse Consultant III (Specialist): 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in school health program management. Ability to provide content expertise in the area of school nursing, while ensuring current research and best practices are modeled and implemented. The ability to prioritize tasks based on essential needs, and pivot when necessary to meet the needs of a dynamic area. The ability to multi-task and provide detail oriented on task completion, while being an effective communicator.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program, Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
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• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the “From” and “To” employment dates, “Hours Per Week”, employer contact information, and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 10/2023 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• For general information about getting a job with the state, please view the job series videos here: .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - RN - school nurse credential
• Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals  MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
  Provide a brief background with attention to both depth and breath in the area of school nursing, specifically describing your experience in the school setting, and/or overseeing school based health programs.

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