School Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Great Hearts Registered Nurse works in the campus health office, providing medical care and supporting the health and wellness of school-age scholars and school staff. The nurse assesses and cares for minor injuries, chronic illnesses, and urgent or emergency needs, and helps scholars develop their potential in managing their health and health education. The nurse also educates staff about health, emergency response, and emergency medication administration, maintains professional communication with scholars, parents, and staff, and supervises additional health office staff. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. The position requires standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching; it may also require moving or positioning equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Arizona Board of Nursing and a valid RN license in the operating state.
- Current CPR certification; current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
- Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check.
- Obtain certification and conduct hearing and vision screenings in accordance with ADHS guidelines.
- Obtain SSMP certification.
- Expertise in school-age-specific health care plans for acute and chronic health conditions.
- Competence implementing policies and procedures.
- Maintain current competency skills and supervise Health Assistant/UAP competencies.
- Proficient computer skills and ability to complete state and county-required reports.
- Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic math skills to ensure correct medication dosages.
- Ability to demonstrate a calm, caring demeanor when working with scholars and good presentation skills for staff training.
- Ability to maintain focus and provide care during emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in school nursing is highly recommended but not required.
Responsibilities
- Treat minor and emergent injuries and illnesses, and remain focused during emergencies involving scholars or staff.
- Provide emergency care to stabilize severely ill or injured scholars or staff until parents or guardians or EMS arrive.
- Perform basic first aid and CPR as needed.
- Assess and treat scholars with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Create and maintain Individualized Health Plans (IHPs).
- Attend 504 and IEP meetings for scholars with identified health concerns.
- Maintain certification for vision and hearing screening and SSMP certification.
- Screen scholars, identify abnormalities in health status, and identify possible underlying health conditions.
- Review and implement health care plans for allergy, asthma, seizure, and migraine diagnoses.
- Contact parents as needed regarding illness and injuries.
- Educate scholars on hygiene and safety practices.
- Administer student medications and maintain related documentation in accordance with Medication Guidelines; dispense daily and over-the-counter medications as directed by providers or parents.
- Maintain complete, comprehensive, and thorough documentation.
- Keep the health office clean, organized, and quiet, and order supplies as needed.
- Compile and maintain current immunization records, hearing and vision screenings, and ASIR cards; file the state report by November 15.
- Delegate tasks when appropriate to the Health Assistant/UAP, and provide that staff member with guidance and supervision.
- Communicate pertinent information to the Director of Nursing and Headmaster and keep that information current.
- Supervise communicable-disease prevention and control; confer with Headmasters, parents, teachers, and students, interpret exclusion regulations, and report disease to the Headmaster and Director of Nursing.
- Complete accident reports on the GH's Landing page.
- Recognize and report possible physical, sexual, or psychological abuse of students; review Child Find mandates annually. New faculty are required to attend a Child Find in-service.
- Maintain confidentiality of student health information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Wear a name badge clearly displaying the title Registered Nurse (RN), as required by the AZBN.
- Support or consult on staff health matters involving workplace injuries and redirect as needed.
- Train staff on the use of epinephrine, albuterol, and Narcan for emergency use.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- A collegial, collaborative, mission-driven culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Job Type
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