School Nurse

School Nurse

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team! Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support

Qualifications

Valid Arizona State Nursing License
At least two (2) years of experience as RN or Public Health Nurse or public school nurse, preferred.
Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certification
Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number and AHCCCS ID in order to participate in the Medicaid School Based Claiming Program
Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of comprehensive school health programs and approved school health practices.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
Adhere to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements outlined in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students to minimize absences due to illness, maximize educational opportunities, and create a healthy school climate.
Assist in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
Perform nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; apply appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, daily school nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
Administer medicines and treatments, and provide care to special needs students.
Perform health screenings, and conduct health counseling and education.
Assist faculty in identifying and understanding student health problems and advise on modification of the education program to meet the health needs of individual students.
Work collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students, aligned with all privacy laws.
Participate in staffing and child study team meetings, as needed.
Collect information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic and continuous manner.
Develop individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
Provide guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
Prepare and submit mandated reports to ensure compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
Implement Board policy concerning the exclusion and readmission of students according to the Arizona Department of Health regarding certain infections and contagious diseases.
Make home visits, when needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary for student learning and safety. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 20 to 75 pounds, frequently. The employee may lift and assist students as necessary and have manual dexterity to operate equipment necessary to fulfill the duties of this position. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Work Environment

Indoor school environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases. Will have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public.

Organizational Relationships

The School Nurse reports to the School Principal/Site administrator. The School Nurse will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

Terms of Employment

Initial Wage Placement Plan: Nurses Initial Wage Placement Plan Supplemental: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
Work Year: 199 Days

Benefits

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.