K-12 School Nurse (RN) for Student Health

SANTA CRUZ ELEMENTARY; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SANTA CRUZ ELEMENTARY in Maricopa, AZ is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide health care services to students and staff. The role reports to the Principal and operates under the Exempt calendar within the district.

Starting immediately, duties include health assessment, screenings, immunization records, and collaboration with families and healthcare resources in the community. This is a full-time position with the district salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state health rules related to students.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public health policies and programs.
• Knowledge of community health resources and programs.
• Skill in performing nursing assessments.
• Skill in monitoring health conditions of students.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals.
• Skill in using office equipment and computer software.
• Skill in communication, both oral and written.
• Skill in establishing working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured or require first aid.
• Conducts school physicals and sight/hearing screenings.
• Refers students and parents to healthcare resources in the community.
• Makes recommendations to the principal on health needs.
• Maintains health records for students.
• Completes daily logs and reports as required.
• Maintains immunization records.
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission.
• Assists in developing school health programs.
• Visits student homes when necessary.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Monitoring health conditions

Referrals to healthcare

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Public health nursing coursework

Job description

SANTA CRUZ ELEMENTARY in Maricopa, AZ is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide health care services to students and staff. The role reports to the Principal and operates under the Exempt calendar within the district.

Starting immediately, duties include health assessment, screenings, immunization records, and collaboration with families and healthcare resources in the community. This is a full-time position with the district salary schedule.