School Nurse
Reports to: Principal Contract Terms: School Year Calendar
Classification: Classified Job Site: School
FSLA Status: 1.0 Supervises: School Health Aide
Governing Board Approval: 9/14/2022
Job Summary
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!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Report 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
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• 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.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
• 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).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Standard practices and methods of first aid and practical health care.
• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.
• Modern office technology. Skilled in:
• Organizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Business math computations.
• Organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports, education materials, and correspondence.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Core Competencies: * Dependability *Communication * Teamwork * Continuous Learning
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel, or reach; the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.
ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community. Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.
NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background checks. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 388-2100 at least 3 days in advance. |