Classified: Nurse- LPN or RN

FTE: 1.0 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt | Hours per day: 8 | Work calendar: 198 days

Compensation: LPN – starting at $27.25/hour | RN – starting at $53,323/year

Responsibilities

• Provide health services for the assigned work site; maintain accurate and required student health records; coordinate with school nurses at other sites.
• Provide instruction, counseling, and guidance to students, parents, staff, and others regarding health issues.
• Uphold professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act, state and local statutes, and District policies and guidelines.
• Maintain current health records as required by law for each student; compile and file legally-required reports.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program.
• Monitor immunization status of current and new students for compliance with law.
• Obtain signed parental permits for routine and emergency care.
• Collect information about the health and developmental status of students systematically and continuously.
• Maintain files on current health status, ongoing medical concerns, and known allergies while respecting students' privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions and monitor student status as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care upon transfer or graduation.
• Coordinate service provision with IHS staff and other community health care sources.
• Provide or make referrals for follow-up care.
• Develop nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions for students with special needs.
• Implement actions promoting or restoring health, assess student responses, and collaborate with professionals to achieve optimal wellness and learning.
• Participate in IEP conferences when appropriate.
• Provide staff education related to specific student needs.
• Store, log, and dispense over-the-counter and prescription medication to students according to physicians' standing orders and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Assist students, families, and school personnel in achieving optimal wellness through health education.
• Maintain confidential emergency treatment information for staff members.
• Monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, etc., and provide related education for individual health needs.
• Participate in the health curriculum committee and in-service training programs.
• Assist in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Participate in interviews, screenings, and recommendations of nursing personnel for employment.
• Supervise and train new employees.
• Perform Arizona state-mandated health, vision, and hearing screenings; maintain annual hearing machine calibration.
• Complete annual Arizona state-mandated immunization screening and hearing reports.
• File reports of suspected abuse/neglect upon initial contact.
• Administer annual bloodborne pathogen in-service for all school staff.
• Complete employee incident and workers' compensation evaluations and assessments.
• Coordinate quarterly biohazard pickup.
• Budget and order medical supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents, and school issues.
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
• Current Hearing Screening Certificate.
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Recent experience in public health nursing and/or school nursing is desirable.
• Must be 21 years of age or older upon hire.
• Bilingualism in Spanish is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of office machines, computers, and Microsoft Office (Google, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use or learn student information system software and other necessary department software.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to regularly push, pull, or lift weights up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular talking and listening.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and sitting.

Working Conditions

• Semi-private working environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.