One On One Nurse- For A Student

TEEMA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TeemaGroup in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a licensed RN for a 1-on-1 school nursing role to support a medically complex student during school hours. The nurse will accompany the student from home to school and back, monitor health needs, and coordinate care with school staff.

Responsibilities include administering medications, updating medical records, ensuring safety, and communicating with parents and physicians. CPR/BLS and AZ School Nurse certification readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN License in AZ.
• Active FPCC.
• CPR/BLS
• Vaccine HB
• COVID Vaccine
• Eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification
• Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health care needs of students and refer to appropriate specialist when necessary; administer immunizations and maintain records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws; administer medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects; educate students in personal hygiene and total health care; make medical appointments; assist with doctor's clinics to describe the student's condition to the physician and interpret the medical information to the student and his/her parents; keep current medical records on each student; conduct routine surveys and annual screenings; keep parents apprised of student health status; work with physicians at the Student Health Center and throughout the State of Arizona; manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care; communicate student health care needs to the instructional and residence hall staff; and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students
• Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Skills

Assessment of children health

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Injury assessment

Education

Arizona School Nurse Certification

Job description

Job Summary

One On One Nurse- School

TeemaGroup

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | Phoenix, AZ, United States Monday Through Friday 7AM to 3PM

JOB DUTIES

A 1 on 1 RN is needed for a student who requires health support and monitoring per her IEP. Student is medically complex and fragile and requires care and breathing treatments throughout the school day. The RN would accompany the student from her home to school on the bus, accompany her throughout the school day, and then return on the bus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate health care needs of students and refer to appropriate specialist when necessary; administer immunizations and maintain records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws; administer medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects; educate students in personal hygiene and total health care; make medical appointments; assist with doctor's clinics to describe the student's condition to the physician and interpret the medical information to the student and his/her parents; keep current medical records on each student; conduct routine surveys and annual screenings; keep parents apprised of student health status; work with physicians at the Student Health Center and throughout the State of Arizona; manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care; communicate student health care needs to the instructional and residence hall staff; and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday shift 7:00am - 3:00pm (School hours), hours will not exceed 40 hours per week.
• Friday's school hours are 2 hours shorter.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active RN License in State of AZ
• Active FPCC
• CPR/BLS
• Vaccine HB
• COVID Vaccine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Arizona; evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course; eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification; current CPR Certification

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of children four (4) to twenty-two (22) years of age; good planning, organization, and communication skills; injury assessment skills helpful.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

• This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience, education or experience in pediatric nursing or urgent care nursing; ability to work effectively with many people; knowledge of handicapped children; and physical assessment skills with sports injuries
• American Sign Language experience preferred

TRAINING

Training will be provided either in the student's home or at school with her current RN and/or parent.