School Nurse (RN)

Dishchii'Bikoh Community School; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dishchii'Bikoh Community School is seeking a qualified health services professional to manage the school's health program, provide nursing care, and conduct student screenings. You will ensure compliance with school policies and state regulations, maintain health records, and respond to emergencies.

The role involves coordinating immunization records, creating health plans, counseling on sensitive health issues, and collaborating with families and community health agencies. Open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the policy.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures.
• Refer students for appropriate screening activities and follow up as needed.
• Counsel with students concerning pregnancy, STDs, and substance abuse to support responsible decisions.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Establish and update health and immunization records.
• Prepare and maintain student clinic records and required reports.
• Administer daily medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students as needed.
• Orient staff and teach medical procedures for medically involved students in the classroom.
• Present, train and maintain OSHA standards regarding exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Provide health education as needed.
• Follow procedures for suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Act as liaison between school, home health department, and community agencies.
• Coordinate agency presentations on health care topics for school staff.
• Maintain clinic equipment and assess consumable supplies annually.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by the Dishchiibikoh Community School policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the Dishchiibikoh Community School policy and procedures.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate screening for referral activities for students.
• Counsel with students concerning problems such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse in order to facilitate responsible decision making practices.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Establish and update health and immunization records.
• Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
• Administer daily medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case by case basis.
• Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
• Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
• Provide health education as needed.
• Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
• Coordinate presentations by various agencies and professionals on pertinent health care topics for school staff.
• Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on an annual basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Reports to: Building principals

Closing Date: Open Until Filled