School Nurse

Nadaburg Unified School District No. 81 - AZ - Wittmann, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Wittmann, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The rewards of being the premier provider of basic health care are countless. This position seeks a passionate person with a proven track record of commitment to excellence. You will create and maintain a climate of health and well-being at the school site by working with students, staff, parents, and various health service organizations; provide first aid to students and school staff; make and maintain necessary documentation and reports; and work with administrators and teachers in implementing the District health program. You get a chance to share our vision of impacting a quality education for every student every day!

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid to injured students and provides short-term care to enhance the comfort and safety of injured or ill students
• Administers and records medications in accordance with District policy. Takes and records vital signs.
• Administers vision screenings and other screenings, as directed.
• Maintains computerized listings of immunizations, chronic health conditions, daily visits, and health screenings for each student.
• Completes state reports on immunization and vision screenings. Files monthly health reports.
• Reports observations to the principal/or Child Protective Services, when appropriate
• Provides social services information and referrals, as necessary
• May be required to perform specialized procedures, after proper training, such as urinary catheterization, gastric tube feedings, diabetes management, and seizure disorder management
• Facilitates sending ill or injured students home or to appropriate facilities
• Responsible for writing and filing employee accident forms
• May attend or chair the site's safety committee. May also represent the site at District safety meetings
• Maintains a clean, organized health office
• Exhibits patience, courtesy, and tact when dealing with students, parents, and the community
• Exhibits empathy when caring for disabled persons and injured/ill students
• Promotes and supports district-wide educational advancement in 21st Century skills
• Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of a fully accredited school for licensed practical nursing required.
• Previous experience in a health office or doctor's office is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Minimum Certificate requirement: must hold one of the following: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or out-of-state reciprocal equivalent.
• Registered Nurse preferred.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Registered Nurse preferred.