Registered Nurse (School Nurse-RN)

• • Shift details: School Day Schedule
  • Hours per week: 7-7.5 hour shifts per day
  • Contract length: School Year

• Demonstrates knowledge of school nurse role with the Student Support Services Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the school nurse role in the process of Homebound Instruction.
• Carries out first aid and emergency care procedures, as required.
• Administers medication according to applicable laws and school district policies.
• Provides training for those who assume this duty in the absence of a nurse.
• Establishes and maintains accurate and complete health records, including cumulative health records and emergency information for students and staff members, and files required reports.
• Provides information to teachers and staff regarding observation for deviations from normal health and procedures for referring students to health office.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters as appropriate.
• Contacts homes of children referred by principals and makes home visits when required.
• Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of students through health examinations and health screenings (immunizations, vision and hearing testing, etc.)
• Implements procedures regarding communicable disease, infection, and animal bites including the exclusion and readmission of students, tuberculosis and other testing procedures, classroom inspections, communication with parents, administration, and government agencies, as required.
• Carries out preventive health service programs per applicable laws, health department recommendations, and school district policies.
• Provides appropriate referrals and assists student and family to obtain and accept further medical, dental or other care. Follows up on referrals, as needed.
• Provides appropriate health counseling and consultation for students, parents, and staff.
• Provides required identification, health evaluation, service coordination (including development of health component of the IEP and/or nursing care plan) and appropriate care for chronically ill or students with disabilities.
• Provides information to appropriate staff regarding health problems of particular students.
• Implements health office management and inventory control procedures.
• Orders equipment and supplies according to established procedures.
• Compiles information required for the evaluation of school health programs.
• Assists other school personnel to establish safe and sanitary conditions in the schools.
• Provides quality school nursing/health services by participating in staff training activities.
• Assists in the assessment and evaluation of current health and safety needs of students and personnel and the effectiveness of the school health program in meeting those needs.
• Carries out health and safety education activities as directed.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Follows all administrative procedures and policies of the school and district.
• Provides differentiated instruction for students of all abilities.
• Works cooperatively with all staff members.
• Uses effective motivational techniques.
• Places emphasis on both student achievement and well being.
• Demonstrates knowledge of School Health Nursing Plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of communicable diseases and community resources.
• Manages health center procedures.
• Communicates with students, teachers, and parents.
• Provides health education for students and families.
• Provides health education for staff.
• Contributes to school and district.
• Grows and develops professionally.
• Shows professionalism.
• Must meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the school.

• • Current AZ RN license
  • Current IVP Fingerprint Card
  • Current AZ Driver’s License

• Supervises and evaluates any assigned aides.
• Supervises students.
• Supervises any assigned parent volunteers or chaperones.
• May supervise LPNs or other auxiliary medical personnel on their campus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan