Job description:

About ABA Therapy Partners

ABA Therapy Partners is a California Certified Nonpublic Agency (NPA) dedicated to supporting schools, students, and families through high-quality special education and related services. As we expand our Health and Nursing Services (HNS) program, we are seeking an experienced Credentialed School Nurse or Public Health Registered Nurse to help develop, lead, and grow this exciting new service line.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a program from the ground up while also providing direct support to school districts throughout Southern California.

Position Summary

The Credentialed School Nurse will serve as both a clinical leader and program developer for our growing Health and Nursing Services division. This role combines direct school-based nursing support with leadership responsibilities, including program development, staff oversight, interviewing, training, and operational planning.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and excited about helping build a best-in-class nursing program that serves students with diverse medical and educational needs.

Essential Responsibilities School-Based Nursing Services

• Provide nursing services in accordance with student IEPs, Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), and district requirements.
• Support students with specialized health needs in educational settings.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure student success.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide nursing recommendations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable educational, nursing, and healthcare regulations.

Program Development & Leadership

• Assist in designing and implementing ABA Therapy Partners' Health and Nursing Services program.
• Develop policies, procedures, and clinical best practices.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and supervision of nursing personnel.
• Support business development efforts by collaborating with school districts and special education leaders.
• Help establish quality assurance standards and clinical oversight processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for nursing services within school settings.

Team Support & Clinical Oversight

• Mentor and support nursing staff and related personnel.
• Assist with training initiatives and professional development programs.
• Support compliance, documentation, and credentialing requirements.
• Provide consultation regarding student health needs and service delivery models.

Qualifications Required

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• California School Nurse Services Credential or Public Health Nursing Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
• Experience working with pediatric populations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience in school nursing or special education settings.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and educational systems.
• Experience developing programs, policies, or operational workflows.
• Experience working with medically fragile students and students with disabilities.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

This is more than a traditional nursing position. You will have the opportunity to:

• Help build and shape an emerging Health and Nursing Services division.
• Influence hiring, training, and clinical standards.
• Partner directly with school districts and educational leaders.
• Make a meaningful impact on students, families, and school communities.
• Grow into a leadership role as the program expands.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to help build a new service line from the ground up

ABA Therapy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the students we serve.

“Credentialed School Nurse strongly preferred'