Elementary School Nurse: Health Advocate & Care Coach

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District's Quail Run Elementary School seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee school health policies, provide health care to students, conduct screenings, and coordinate referrals.

The School Nurse partners with staff, families, and community resources to promote wellness and a safe learning environment, maintaining health records and compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• SKILLS required include applying nursing assessment tools and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and pediatric health in a school setting.
• Ability to follow state and district school health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
• Maintains information about the health and developmental status of students.
• Supports nursing care plans with goals and interventions for student needs.
• Maintains nursing care to promote health and prevent illness.
• Manages student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Documents nursing care via computer systems and reports data.
• Participates in health screenings and referrals as defined by district policies.

Skills

Nursing assessment tools

PC & software skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District's Quail Run Elementary School seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee school health policies, provide health care to students, conduct screenings, and coordinate referrals.

The School Nurse partners with staff, families, and community resources to promote wellness and a safe learning environment, maintaining health records and compliance with state requirements.