Registered Nurse
About The Position
Under the direction of the District Health Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical oversight, nursing support, and coordination of health services for an assigned cluster of schools. The RN supports student health and safety through application of the nursing process, staff training, health plan oversight, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with school teams. This position may serve as the acting lead in the absence of the District Health Coordinator and assists with districtwide health services operations. The RN performs duties in accordance with district policies, applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and the direction of the District Health Coordinator. The role is based primarily in an on-campus health office and may require providing operational support during staff shortages, emergencies, or absences, including performing duties as an LPN or health assistant.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program.
- Current Arizona RN license.
- Current BLS certification.
- IVP Fingerprint card or ability to obtain one before employment.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and the community.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment and computer software applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with pediatric and medically fragile populations.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing oversight, clinical guidance, and operational coordination for assigned school health offices staffed by health assistants.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and reviewing Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and health-related accommodations.
- Support compliance with district policies, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations, including FERPA, IDEA, Section 504, and Arizona Board of Nursing requirements.
- Conduct nursing assessments and provide clinical guidance for student health concerns and medically complex students.
- Assist with monitoring health trends, operational concerns, reporting needs, and risks within the assigned cluster.
- Coordinate and conduct vision and hearing screenings, referrals, follow-up, and documentation in accordance with district procedures and state guidelines.
- Coordinate and participate in emergency preparedness planning, mock codes, and school emergency response activities.
- Assist with training, competency validation, and ongoing support for health office staff in medication administration, diabetes care, seizure management, emergency response, and other health-related procedures.
- Maintain required nursing certifications and support compliance with district and state training requirements.
- Assist with developing, implementing, maintaining, and overseeing district health programs, procedures, and emergency medication initiatives, such as the Neffy program.
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams regarding student health needs.
- Collaborate in district initiatives, meetings, and school-based planning related to student health, safety, and health services operations.
- Review documentation practices and support standardized health office procedures, compliance processes, and Medicaid-related documentation requirements across assigned schools.
- Provide coverage and operational support during staff shortages, emergencies, or absences as needed, including performing job duties as an LPN or health assistant.
- Serve as a district nursing resource and assist with coordinating health services in the absence of the District Health Coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
