Substitute School Nurse

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Substitute Registered Nurse to provide health care to students and staff, conduct screenings, and support school health programs. The role requires an Arizona RN license, CPR, and fingerprint clearance.

The nurse will maintain records, refer to community resources, and participate in health education and policy implementation within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Registered graduate nurse with coursework in public health nursing preferred.
• Arizona RN license is required; CPR and hearing testing certifications are needed.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct health care for students and staff, including first aid and medication supervision.
• Conduct health screenings and refer to community resources as appropriate.
• Maintain health records and complete required reports.
• Develop and support school health programs and policy implementation.
• Visiting homes when necessary and providing parent education.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Monitor health conditions

Referral to healthcare resources

Communication skills

Public health policies

Nursing policies

Office software

Education

RN license

Public health nursing coursework

Bilingual (preferred)

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

CPR Certification

Hearing Testing Certification

Job description

Position Description: Substitute Registered Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Board-approved Work Calendar)

SALARY: Approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide health care services to students and staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured, need first aid, suffering from chronic illnesses or requires supervision of their medications.
• Conducts school programs of physical examinations and sight and hearing screenings.
• Refers students and parents to appropriate healthcare resources within the community.
• Makes recommendations to principal on health needs of individual students.
• Maintains current cumulative health records on all students.
• Completes daily logs and other reports as required.
• Maintains immunization records as it relates to illnesses.
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission.
• Assists in developing school health programs.
• Visits student homes when necessary
• Conducts parent education and classroom teaching on dental and hygiene programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowledge of federal and state rules, policies and requirements as they relate to student health.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public health policies, programs and practices.
• Knowledge of community health resources and programs.
• Skill in performing nursing assessments.
• Skill in monitoring health conditions of students.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered graduate nurse with additional coursework in public health nursing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: State of Arizona Board Certified Registered Nursing License, CPR Certification and Hearing Testing Certification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To Scouting America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org