School Nurse- Rio Rancho High School

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho High School, part of Rio Rancho Public Schools, seeks a School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year on a 190-day contract. The nurse will identify health issues impacting students, coordinate health services, and administer medications under state guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds an NM RN license (or compact), a nursing degree, and is pursuing a BSN within three years, with eligibility to obtain NM DoE licensure within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an RN license issued by NM Board of Nursing or applicable compact license.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing; alternative: associate degree/diploma with BSN in progress.
• Active New Mexico DoE license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report health problems affecting learning through screenings and evaluations.
• Refer students based on screening data and collaborate with staff.
• Provide health education and training to students, staff, and families.
• Supervise health staff and student aides; coordinate health services at school.
• Administer medications and manage health care plans for students with special needs.
• Maintain health records and immunization data; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

RN licensure (NM/compact)

BSN in progress

Nursing degree (RN)

School nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree in nursing or diploma

Pursuing BSN within 3 years

NM DoE license eligibility

Job description

School Nurse- Rio Rancho High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961714
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Rio Rancho High School- Student Services Department

190-day contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• First preference given to 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 or from an institution accredited by the national league of nursing or a diploma program in nursing accredited by the national league of nursing; and enrolled in or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university or willing to pursue BSN degree (to be obtained within a maximum of 3 years);

and

• Has a 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 90 days of hire.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies and reportshealth problems that interfere with student learning through screeningprocedures, assessments, and evaluations of students;
• Makes appropriate referrals based on data obtained from screenings;
• Serves on committeesand attends required meetings and conferences;
• Provides consultationand training in school health, safety, health education, sanitation, andcounseling to students and staff;
• Provides training infirst aid and health screening skills to health assistants;
• Supervises studentaides, health aides, and student nurses;
• Conducts special education and regular education student screenings;
• Advises and consultswith teachers and parents regarding results;
• Supervises students forself-administered medications;
• Administers medicationand specialized health care needs to students;
• Implements health management plans with students who have special needs;
• Implements policies andproceduresregardingcontrol of communicable diseases in accordance withregulations of the State of New Mexico Environment Department;
• Coordinates andadministers immunizations for students and staff;
• Coordinates,administers, and interprets tuberculin testing for staff;
• Maintains studenthealth and immunization records to include day, month, year, and appropriatefollow-up;
• Assists administrationin arranging emergency care and first aid for students and staff;
• Arranges transportationfor emergency medical care;
• Authorizes exclusionand re-admission of students in connection with infectious, contagious,and nuisance diseases;
• Participates inin-service training programs, workshops, and continuing education tomaintain professional status;
• Maintains current CPRcertification;
• Assists Principal inother health-related assignments;
• Prepares and maintainsreports related to activities;
• Makes home visits whennecessary;
• Maintains communication and professional rapport with students, parents, and staff;
• Performs other dutiesas assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are establishedin employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal.

An Equal Opportunity employer

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Position Type: Full-Time

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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