RN - Pediatric (1:1) - SPED - Phoenix, AZ - SC 26-16319

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pediatric (1:1) – Special Education / School Nurse
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Work Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Hours: Approximately 40–42 hours per week.

• Schedule may vary based on student transportation and pickup times.

Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr (Local Only)

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Student Details

• Provide 1:1 nursing care for a medically complex 6th-grade female student.

• Student requires G-tube feeding, tracheostomy care, breathing treatments, and ongoing medical monitoring.

• Nurse will accompany the student on the bus from home to school, provide care throughout the school day, and accompany the student on the return bus ride.

• Services will be provided at the school location.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Arizona.

• Previous tracheostomy (trach) care experience – REQUIRED.

• G-tube feeding and care experience strongly preferred.

• Active FPCC.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Hepatitis B vaccination.

• COVID-19 vaccination.

• Physical assessment skills and ability to provide nursing care to pediatric patients.

• Ability to monitor and respond to medical emergencies.

• Must be comfortable providing one-on-one care to a medically fragile student.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 nursing care and health monitoring throughout the school day.

• Perform tracheostomy care and administer breathing treatments as needed.

• Provide G-tube feeding and related care.

• Monitor the student's medical condition and respond to changes in health status.

• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication administration records.

• Monitor and document treatments, dosages, and any adverse reactions.

• Accompany the student during transportation to and from school.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

• Coordinate with parents, physicians, school staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• Communicate the student's healthcare needs to instructional and support staff.

• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.

• Follow the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and established healthcare protocols.

• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow infection control procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of pediatric nursing, urgent care, or related nursing experience.

• Previous experience caring for medically complex children.

• Experience working with children with disabilities.

• Strong patient assessment, planning, organization, and communication skills.

• American Sign Language (ASL) experience preferred.

• Experience with G-tube feeding and tracheostomy care.