School Nurse - School Superintendent (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yavapai County School Superintendents Office is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Nurse, with an anticipated start date of July 20th. Previous school nurse experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of all students and staff while fostering a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited school.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience working with families in school health care setting, private clinic, or hospital or Public Health pediatric health assessment experience.
Requires current experience in administering childhood immunizations and hearing and vision screening.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must possess a current Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Nice To Haves

Previous school nurse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes student immunization records for state mandated compliance.
Administers vaccines following Center for Disease Control guidelines; Manages vaccine storage in compliance with Federal Vaccine for Children program.
Consults and counsels families, school staff, and medical providers regarding specific health needs of students.
Transcribes student health data to student health records.
Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for student health needs.
Serves as a resource to school administrators for student health procedures.
Accesses immunization records through the Arizona State Immunization Information System.
Reviews and evaluates current school health needs; Provides education to students and staff regarding health and safety topics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.