RN - School Nurse / Special Education / SPED

TALENT Software Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Registered Nurse to evaluate student health needs, administer medications, and maintain health records in a school setting.

The role serves students aged 4 to 22, requires coordination with staff, and communication with parents. Arizona School Nurse Certification eligibility and current CPR certification are required; a physical assessment course completion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in pediatric or urgent care nursing.
• Strong ability to work with students, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of health assessment and injury evaluation in children.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health care needs of students.
• Administer medications and maintain records.
• Keep current medical records for each student.
• Conduct routine health surveys and annual screenings.
• Communicate health care needs to instructional staff and notify parents.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Urgent care experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

• Evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course
• Eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification
• Current CPR Certification
  

Job Details

• Registered Nurse in the designated area
• Evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course
• Eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification
• Current CPR Certification
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience preferred
• 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
  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate health care needs of students
• 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
• Keep current medical records on each student
• Conduct routine surveys and annual screenings
• Keep parents apprised of student health status
• Manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care
• Communicate student health care needs to the instructional staff and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students
  

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