The job School Registered Nurse is done for the purpose/s of providing the maximum educational opportunity for each student by creating a climate of good health and wellbeing through education, screenings, nursing assessment and medical attention.
Responsible for assuring immunization compliance and disease surveillance.
Responsible for vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings to meet State Law.
Responsible for day to day Health Office activities including first aid, medication dispensing, nursing assessment, nursing tasks (catheterization, gastrostomy tube medications, tube feedings, SVN treatments as required) and other typical RN duties.
Responsible for maintaining all documentation both written and on computer system.
Prepare individualized school healthcare plans, emergency plans, transportation health care plans and training on interventions in the plans.
Work with the IEP team to provide optimal educational environment for medically fragile students.
Participate on behavioral health teams, crisis and safety teams, and provide faculty trainings on Bloodborne Pathogen, Child Abuse and other areas of health concern.
Implementation of health services in accordance with legally and professionally recognized nursing practice within the limits and policies of the school district and the Arizona Board of Nursing.
Must have good computer skills.
Must have good communications skills working with students, staff, and parents.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be comfortable with speaking with large groups to do trainings.
Able to work well with teams of multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds without restrictions.
Pediatric and/or School Nurse experience desired.
Prefer at least two years of clinical RN experience.
Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Associate or Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution.
Evidence of Hepatitis B Series.
CPR Certificates & Licenses.
RN License in Good Standing.
National School Nurse Certification (Recommended).