School Nurse

VIVA USA Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking an RN to provide health support and monitoring for a medically complex student in a school setting.

The nurse will accompany the student from home to school and back, oversee daily care, and administer breathing treatments as needed. Responsibilities include evaluating care needs, administering medications and immunizations, maintaining records, and coordinating with physicians and parents.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of AZ.
• Eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification.
• Current CPR certification (CPR/BLS).
• HB and COVID-19 vaccination as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health care needs of students and refer to specialists when needed.
• Administer immunizations and medications with appropriate records.
• Educate students on hygiene and total health care; coordinate medical appointments.
• Maintain current medical records and inform parents of student health status.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate health needs to staff; assist with medical descriptions to physicians.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

AZ School Nurse Certification eligibility

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

HB vaccine knowledge

COVID-19 vaccine knowledge

Job description

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 candidate 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 client; 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse licensed in thest of AZ; 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.

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.

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.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status