School Nurse- Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools seeks a School Nurse for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This short-term position supports student health services for the 2026-2027 school year and coordinates care with families and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Nursing degree, an active New Mexico RN license (or compact state license), and eligibility for NM DOE licensure within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with RN pursuit to BSN within 3 years from hire date.
• Current New Mexico RN license or compact state license as per NM Board rules.
• Current NM Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports health problems that interfere with student learning through screening procedures and assessments.
• Makes referrals based on screening data.
• Provides consultation and training in school health to students and staff.
• Oversees health assistants and student nurses.
• Administers medication and delivers health care needs to students.
• Develops and implements students’ individualized health management plans.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN License (NM or compact)

NM DOE license eligibility within 90 days

Job description

School Nurse- Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972207

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Student Services Department

190-day

Job Title: School Nurse

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university; or
  Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university and enrolled in or actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, to be obtained within three (3) years from original hire date;
• Valid New Mexico Registered Nurse License issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or any successor licensing board for nurses or license from another state based on current compact state license according to New Mexico Nursing Board Rule; and
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain proper licensure within ninety (90) days of hire.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies and reports health problems that interfere with student learning through screening procedures, assessments, and evaluations of students;
• Makes appropriate referrals based on data obtained from screenings;
• Serves on committees and attends required meetings and conferences;
• Provides consultation and training in school health, safety, health education, and counseling to students and staff;
• Oversees Health Assistants and Student Nurses;
• Conducts special education and general education student screenings;
• Advises and consults with teachers and parents regarding results;
• Supervises students with self-administered medications;
• Administers medication and delivers specialized health care needs to students;
• Develops and implements students individualized health management plans;
• Implements policies and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with nursing standards, state laws and established policies and procedures;
• Oversees compliance with state immunization laws;
• Coordinates with School Administrators to provide or facilitate appropriate emergency care and first aid for students and staff;
• Coordinates arrangements for emergency medical transportation when necessary;
• Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious, contagious, and nuisance diseases;
• Participates in in-service training programs, workshops, and continuing education to maintain professional status;
• Maintains current BLS CPR certification;
• Assists Principal in other health-related assignments;
• Maintains communication and professional rapport with students, parents and staff;
• Complies with NMSA 24-1-4;
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, School Board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the District during the term of employment.

Work Hours: Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal or supervisor.

An Equal Opportunity employer

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Kimberly Williams , Director of Nursing
• Central Services - Student Services
• Email: [e-mail]