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A school nurse has a baccalaureate or higher degree, and is a credentialed school nurse and a Registered Nurse.

SUSD School Nurse Job Description

School nurses play a crucial role in the health and well-being of students. School nurse's duties include:

1. Conduct mandated screenings, such as vision and hearing.
2. Case Manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.
3. Emergency Care for injuries and acute illnesses at school.
4. Health Education for staff, parents, and students.
5. Health Advocacy- Nurses are the liaison between Physician offices, parents, and students.
6. Compliance and reporting
7. Provide communicable disease control
8. Train Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

Licensed vocational nurses provide various health support services to students who may need daily nursing care.

SUSD Licensed Vocational Nurse Job Description

They may include:

1. Diabetic Care
2. G-Tube Feedings
3. Catheterization
4. Tracheostomy Care
5. Medication

Health Care Assistants (HCA) are unlicensed personnel who have been trained to assist the school nurse and perform other duties. 

SUSD Health Care Assistant Job Description

Duties Include:

1. Immunization Compliance
2. Outreach to families
3. Facilitate and arrange Big Smiles, hearing clinics, vision clinics, and much more.
4. Teach CPR
5. First Aid
6. Compiles Data

SUSD Health Aide Job Description

1. Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
2. First Aide
3. Assist students with medical needs