School Nurse

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive health care services for students and staff. This exempt role follows the approved teacher salary schedule and reports to the principal, focusing on first aid, chronic illness management, and medication supervision within the school setting.

The RN will conduct health screenings, maintain immunization and health records, coordinate with families and community health resources, and participate

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona with CPR certification.
• Public health nursing coursework preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs health care for students and staff, administers first aid and medication supervision.
• Conducts health screenings (sight/hearing) and health assessments.
• Refers students/parents to community health resources as needed.
• Maintains health records, immunization data and logs.
• Assists in developing and supporting school health programs.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Monitor health conditions

Referrals to health resources

Office equipment & computer use

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Education

RN license (Arizona)

Public health nursing coursework

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Board-approved Work Calendar)

SALARY: Approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide health care services to students and staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured, need first aid, suffering from chronic illnesses or requires supervision of their medications.
• Conducts school programs of physical examinations and sight and hearing screenings.
• Refers students and parents to appropriate healthcare resources within the community.
• Makes recommendations to principal on health needs of individual students.
• Maintains current cumulative health records on all students.
• Completes daily logs and other reports as required.
• Maintains immunization records as it relates to illnesses.
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission.
• Assists in developing school health programs.
• Visits student homes when necessary
• Conducts parent education and classroom teaching on dental and hygiene programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowledge of federal and state rules, policies and requirements as they relate to student health.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public health policies, programs and practices.
• 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 operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered graduate nurse with additional coursework in public health nursing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

State of Arizona Board Certified Registered Nursing License, CPR Certification and Hearing Testing Certification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To Scouting America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org