School Nurse - RN
About The Position
The School Nurse is a registered professional nurse who leads the school community in overseeing school health policies and programs. The role provides expertise and oversight for school health services and promotes health education. The School Nurse uses nursing knowledge and judgment to care for students and staff, conduct health screenings, and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers. The nurse serves as a liaison among school personnel, families, the community, and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment. The role establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program, develops individualized nursing care plans, documents care using a computer program, gathers statistics for district and state records, and helps ensure compliance with Arizona school health requirements. It also supports employee health, collaborates with healthcare professionals and school staff, and provides health education to students, families, and groups. Specific assignments may vary with department needs.
Requirements
- Current Arizona State Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Follow School Nurse policies and practices in accordance with state and district guidelines.
- Apply appropriate nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in school nursing practice.
- Knowledge of federal and state mandates relating to school health services and practices.
- Physical ability to perform required tasks, which may include lifting or assisted lifting and moving of school-age children, as well as walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, twisting, standing, and sitting for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Arizona School Nurse Certification or National School Nurse Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program.
- Collect information about students’ health and developmental status.
- Develop nursing care plans with goals and interventions tailored to students’ needs.
- Provide nursing care that promotes, maintains, or restores health and prevents illness.
- Document nursing care using a computer program.
- Gather statistics for district and state records.
- Ensure compliance with Arizona State immunization requirements for students throughout the school year.
- Participate in the Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) program according to district policies.
- Conduct annual vision and hearing screenings and referrals as mandated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Serve as Employee Health Nurse for staff injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals within and outside the school district.
- Help students, families, and groups achieve optimal wellness through health education.
- Assess, plan, and implement school health services in collaboration with school and district staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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