RN School Health Leader & Student Wellness Advocate

Tolleson Elem SD 17; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolleson Elem SD 17 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ, is hiring a School Nurse to administer medications, assess student needs, and maintain health records while leading a school health program.

The role requires an AZ RN license, CPR, two years of nursing experience, and IVP fingerprint clearance; BSN preferred. It is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities toward student health, staff guidance, and community health education.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN) in AZ.
• Two years of successful clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• BS in Nursing (preferred).
• A valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required as a condition of hire and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Meet the special medical/nursing needs of students.
• Health Appraisal: Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students.
• Health Counseling: Counseling with school personnel to plan action so as not to interfere with student's effective learning.
• Care of sick & Injured: Assumes the responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy and the accepted standards of practices for nurses.
• Oversees school nurse's assistants at other school locations.
• Performs such related duties as determined necessary by the Administrator of Special Programs.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

RN license AZ

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

CPR Certification

BS in Nursing

Job description

Tolleson Elem SD 17 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ, is hiring a School Nurse to administer medications, assess student needs, and maintain health records while leading a school health program.

The role requires an AZ RN license, CPR, two years of nursing experience, and IVP fingerprint clearance; BSN preferred. It is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities toward student health, staff guidance, and community health education.