School Nurse - RN

School Nurse

The person in this role will be responsible to create a climate of health and well-being within the school environment. He/she will also function as a child advocate in areas of health and safety.

Essential duties and responsibilities generally include the following:

• Coordinates the health program within the assigned school.
• Supervises and administers health screenings (hearing, vision, scoliosis, sickle cell, health assessments) and provides for follow-up.
• Audits health records for immunization status of all students, and notifies parents of deficiencies and recommends immunizations.
• Serves as a health resource person for students, staff, and parents.
• Provides emergency health care for students and staff.
• Maintains health records of all students.
• Contacts parents, or visits homes when necessary.
• Complies with the policies of the school, district, and state laws relative to the administration of medicine to students.
• Functions as a key member of the team involved in educational referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Completion of additional coursework or training sessions for school nursing preferred, including New School Nurse Seminar, if appropriate.
• A professional commitment to attend workshops and continuing education activities required.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possession of a current Arizona RN license, basic CPR certificate, and an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 2 years recent experience in a public nursing, medical, pediatric, or emergency room setting is required.
• OR, any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Other requirements:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona drivers license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.