School Nurse RN or LPN 3604 - Phoenix

About the role

Average pay rate: $25.00-30.00/hr

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate health care needs of students
• Maintain records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws
• Administer medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects
• Educate students in personal hygiene and total health care
• Assist with doctor's clinics to describe the student's condition to the physician and interpret the medical information to the student and his/her parents
• Keep current medical records on each student
• Conduct routine surveys and annual screenings
• Keep parents apprised of student health status
• Work with physicians at the Student Health Center and throughout the State of Arizona
• Manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care
• Communicate student health care needs to the instructional staff
• Take sign language classes for communication with deaf students

Special Knowledge And Skills

• Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of children four (4) to twenty-two (22) years of age
• Good planning, organization, and communication skills
• Injury assessment skills helpful

Special Conditions/Requirements

• Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required
• Safety sensitive position

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Tuition discount, travel reduction, auto & home insurance and purchase discount programs