School Nurse & Health Aide - Immediate Start

District Wide; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jemez Mountain School District 53 is seeking a School Nurse or Health Assistant for District Wide locations in Gallina, New Mexico. Immediate start. 168 work days per year. Reports to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include providing basic first aid, dispensing prescribed medications under supervision, maintaining health records and confidentiality, supporting health screenings, accompanying students to hospital when needed, and coordinating with parents and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Current CPR certification.
• First Aid training.
• Experience in health field and with children preferred.
• Knowledge of Universal Hygiene Precautions.
• NM RN license (or compact license) and Level 3 School Nurse licensure or able to obtain within 90 days.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Alumni may be considered for alternatives as approved by Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid.
• Dispense prescription medications under supervision of the school nurse.
• Maintain health records.
• Practice clinical skills and duties as specified by the school nurse.
• Participate in health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.).
• Daily log documentation.
• Accompany student to hospital when necessary.
• Maintain health rooms.
• Contact parents or other agencies as appropriate.
• Assist in personal daily needs.
• Assist and participate in health screening programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned by the school nurse or principal.

Skills

Health experience

Universal Hygiene Precautions

CPR Certification

First Aid training

Background check

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jemez Mountain School District 53 is seeking a School Nurse or Health Assistant for District Wide locations in Gallina, New Mexico. Immediate start. 168 work days per year. Reports to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include providing basic first aid, dispensing prescribed medications under supervision, maintaining health records and confidentiality, supporting health screenings, accompanying students to hospital when needed, and coordinating with parents and community agencies.