NURSE CONSULTANT III (SPECIALIST)

About the position Under general direction of the Education Administrator I (EA I) of the Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), in the Student Success and Career Readiness Branch, the Nurse Consultant III (Specialist) is the technical specialist who provides complex and sensitive consultation and works collaboratively with staff in the OSBHP, other program units within the Branch, and the California Department of Education (CDE). The incumbent provides highly skilled nursing guidance and support to local educational agencies (LEAs) to promote statewide direction, guidance, and leadership in school nursing and school health services, supporting the physical, social, mental, and emotional health of K-12 students through program and resource development. The Specialist provides leadership and high-level consultation for LEAs and school nurses in developing, planning, implementing, and assessing school health services in accordance with approved standards and practices; serves as liaison and resource expert in school nursing and health program areas for local, regional, state, and national school health care providers and policy-setting groups. The incumbent provides technical assistance and coordinates school health program activities with public health, social services, and environmental education agencies, and other public and private entities; researches, develops, and disseminates policies and procedures to enhance coordinated school health as described in the Health Framework for California Public Schools. They stay current on research, educational trends, and policies pertaining to school nursing; act as the Division and CDE School Nurse lead; guide LEAs on coordinating school health programs; maintain program web pages; and disseminate best practices, resources, and guidance through newsletters, listservs, and social media. The position also builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Public Health, California School Nurses Organization, and model LEAs, to support statewide implementation of school health programs. Note: The State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 in July 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction. Responsibilities • Provides complex and sensitive consultation and works collaboratively with staff in the OSBHP, other program units within the Branch, and the California Department of Education (CDE). • Provides highly skilled nursing guidance and support to local educational agencies (LEAs) to promote statewide direction, guidance, and leadership in school nursing and school health services, supporting the physical, social, mental, and emotional health of K-12 students through program and resource development. • Provides leadership and high-level consultation for LEAs and school nurses in developing, planning, implementing, and assessing school health services in accordance with approved standards and practices • Serves as liaison and resource expert in school nursing and health program areas for local, regional, state, and national school health care providers and policy-setting groups. • Provides technical assistance and coordinates school health program activities with public health, social services, and environmental education agencies, and other public and private entities • Researches, develops, and disseminates policies and procedures to enhance coordinated school health as described in the Health Framework for California Public Schools. • Stays current on research, educational trends, and policies pertaining to school nursing • Acts as the Division and CDE School Nurse lead • Guides LEAs on coordinating school health programs • Maintains program web pages • Disseminates best practices, resources, and guidance through newsletters, listservs, and social media. • Builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Public Health, California School Nurses Organization, and model LEAs, to support statewide implementation of school health programs. Requirements • Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). • 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. • Degree and/or School Transcripts • 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 of your experience working as a school nurse, and what qualifications you bring to the position to support the health and wellness of the school com munity. • Cover Letter • School Nurse Services Credential Nice-to-haves • 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 • 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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job