Registered School Nurse

To develop and utilize appropriate health services and health monitoring programs while functioning as a student advocate, and develop and implement programs to assist students' and families' access to health care.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District health program to support student health and wellness.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program based on student needs.
• Advises and educates teachers, students and parents on student health matters and provides training activities when necessary.
• Identifies health problems including social, emotional and economic factors that interfere with learning through screening procedures, assessment and evaluation of students.
• Monitors quality assurance for student health care and/.or health education related programs as directed.
• Works collaboratively with school-based health care personnel.
• Assists in the oversight of and training and delegating assignments to Health Assistants.
• Initiates student medical and mental health referrals to parents, school personnel and community providers.
• Develops and implements student individual health care plans.
• Provides remediation and follow-through on all student referrals.
• Serves as a consultant and resource person to staff, parents and students in identifying community resources, environmental hazards and school safety issues.
• Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community providers regarding student health information and referrals.
• Implements policies and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversees compliance with state immunization laws.
• Arranges for the routine care of ill and injured students.
• Manages and oversees the implementation of the District medication policy.
• Participates as a health professional in the evaluation process for students referred for special education services.
• Participates as a health professional on other relevant teams and at appropriate conferences and meetings.

DUTIES : In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and National Assn of School Nurse Code of Ethics and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with State Agencies.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures as they apply to health services.
• Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines that effect student access to health care and/or educational related programs.
• Knowledge of standard nursing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and District confidentiality policy as related to students and families.
• One year of experience in nursing or community nursing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, ADN in Nursing with three years of experience in Nursing & current enrollment in BSN Program
• Valid New Mexico Nursing license 700, 701, 702, or 703
• Valid State Public Education Department School Nurse license
• Maintains current CPR/AED certification

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Amy Baker at View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io
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Please provide copies of your Transcripts, Nursing License, Resume & Cover Letter within your application.


ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS: 190
HOURS:
START DATE: 08/03/2026
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