School Nurse

Tolleson Elem SD 17 • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Conduct school nurse duties including administer medications, assess student needs, maintain student records; Experience working with children; Give leadership and guidance in the development and maintenance of a total school health program; Deliverer of health services, an advocate for the health rights of children, counselor for health concerns of children, families, and staff, and educator for school/community health concerns.

Requirements

• Possession of a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN) in AZ
• Two years of successful clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

Nice To Haves

• BS in Nursing (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Meet the special medical/nursing needs of students
• Health Appraisal: Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students
• Health Counseling: Counseling with school personnel to plan action so as not to interfere with student's effective learning
• Care of sick & Injured: Assumes the responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy and the accepted standar of practices for nurses
• Oversees school nurse's assistants at other school locations
• Performs such related duties as determined necessary by the Administrator of Special Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed