Nurse

PALOMINAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Hereford (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Palominas Elementary School District in Hereford, Arizona, is seeking a School Nurse to support student health services within the Site health program. The nurse will work with the Site Principal to meet health needs, review immunization records, and conduct health screenings in a school setting.

The role requires licensure in Arizona, CPR certification, and preference for candidates with school health experience and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Nurse license in Arizona and CPR certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; school setting experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Health services duties include administering medications and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Meets student health needs due to disease, accidents, or congenital conditions.
• Assists staff to identify and address student health issues and modifications.
• Participates in IEP/504 planning meetings when needed.
• Maintains health records and ensures vaccination requirements are met.
• Reports health data to staff, parents, and students as appropriate.
• Administers and evaluates medications per policy.
• Works with health agencies to meet student needs.
• Provides health education and conducts blood-borne pathogen in-service training.

Skills

Effective communication

Health education

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Priority management

Coping with stress

Documentation

Public health nursing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

AZ nursing license (LPN/RN)

CPR certification

Hearing screening certification

School setting experience

Job description

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Nurse

Palominas Elementary District Palominas Elementary School - Hereford, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939183
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Nurse

DEPARTMENT:

Site

REPORTS TO: FLSA STATUS:

Site Principal Exempt

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: 7/8/14

SUMMARY: Aids children and youth in developing their full potential in health and education. Works as a part of the total school health service program planned by the school, in cooperation with the local health department. Functions within the concept of public health nursing, working with the school--age population in a sound program aimed at meeting the needs of all children, including those with complex problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets students needs resulting from disease, accidents, or congenital conditions.
• Assists faculty to identify and understand student health problems and advises staff on modifications to meet the health needs of individuals.
• Participates in Child Study Team meetings as needed; may also participate in I.E.P.’s and 504 planning/meetings.
• Collects and records information about the health status of all students in a systematic and continuous manner; ensures current and new enrolling students meet state vaccination requirements.
• Reports and interprets health data to school personnel, parents and students as appropriate.
• Maintains a daily log and/or individual health record for each visit to the nurse's office.
• Prepares and submits mandated reports.
• Administers and evaluates medication.
• Works with public and private agencies to meet student needs.
• Serves as a resource for students, parents and staff for health education activities, including providing annual blood borne pathogen in--service sessions for adults, and conducting classes on health related topics within the PreK--8 program.
• Recommends exclusion and readmission of students according to the AZ Department of Health and District policies regarding contagious health conditions.
• Performs annual hearing and vision screenings on required population of students.
• Ensures current and new enrolling students meet state vaccination requirements; interprets shot records of enrolling students to ensure conformity to state law regarding immunizations.
• Maintains emergency defibrillator.
• Consults with other health professionals concerning ongoing care/condition of students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate his/her particular understandings of nursing and health to the educational process conditions that affect learning.
• Ability to work as a member of a cooperative team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to establish priority ordering of tasks necessary to complete tasks and convey these understandings and priorities to others.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Ability to cope with job stress while exhibiting patience and tact when dealing with others.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current nurse, CPR and hearing screening certification.
• Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Arizona.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms and grasp. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk, bend and stoop. The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

School and office environment. This position regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, employees and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $33,000 Per Year

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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