2026-27 Registered Nurse [REPOSTED] - Palomino Primary

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
• Maintains information about the health and developmental status of students.
• Supports nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing action unique to student’s needs.
• Maintains nursing care that promotes, maintains, or restores health and prevents illness.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Documents nursing care via computer program.
• Gathers statistics for district and state reports.
• Ensures compliance with Arizona State Immunization requirements for all students throughout the school year.
• Participates in the Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) program as defined by district policies.
• Conducts annual health screenings and referrals as defined by district policies and/or mandated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Counsels students and families for the purpose of improving student performance, health status, problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Participates on PCL team for the purpose of improving school nursing practice.
• Assesses, plans and implements school health services in collaboration with other school/district staff.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., staff, district, IEPs, 504’s, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering medical and health-related data/information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., student injury reports, Arizona School Health Annual Report [ASHAR], immunization data report, hearing screening report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports student/school health and safety status to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel/agency for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Participates in school activities (e.g., open house, parent-teacher conferences).

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge in the area of specialization.
• Supports goals and objective of the school and district.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Minimum two years recent experience in a public nursing medical, pediatric or emergency room setting. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Applying nursing assessment tools, operating standard office equipment including use of personal computers and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge: Applying epidemiological nursing framework for pediatric influences in the school setting; assessing common pediatric diseases/processes; understanding federal and state mandates relating to school health services/practices.
• Ability: Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; establishing and maintaining constructive relationships, adapting to changing work priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and exhibiting tact and patience; applying appropriate nursing theory as basis for decision-making in school nursing practice.