School Nurse - RN

Peoria Unified School District • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

The School Nurse creates a climate of health and well-being within the school environment and acts as a child advocate in matters of health and safety. The role coordinates the health program at the assigned school and provides health services and resources to students, staff, and parents. The position is district-wide, based at Raymond S. Kellis High School in Glendale, Arizona, and is a nine-month position.

Requirements

• Current Arizona RN license.
• Basic CPR certificate.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain one.
• Two years of recent experience in a public nursing, medical, pediatric, or emergency room setting, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Pass a background clearance check.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
• Professional commitment to attend workshops and continuing education activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others doing business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds and students weighing up to 60 pounds, if required.
• Ability to work outside normal working hours and travel to perform work functions, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of additional coursework or training sessions for school nursing, including the New School Nurse Seminar if appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the health program within the assigned school.
• Supervise and administer health screenings, including hearing, vision, scoliosis, sickle cell, and health assessments, and provide follow-up.
• Audit student health records for immunization status, notify parents of deficiencies, and recommend immunizations.
• Serve as a health resource for students, staff, and parents.
• Provide emergency health care for students and staff.
• Maintain health records for all students.
• Contact parents or visit homes when necessary.
• Follow school, district, and state policies and laws regarding administration of medicine to students.
• Serve as a key member of teams involved in educational referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed