Public health nurse - school public health nurse - school

Professional: Non-Teaching/School Nurse
Town & Country K-8 School
Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team!
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• 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.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases. The School Nurse reports to the School Principal/Site administrator. The School Nurse will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: NURSES INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
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. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.
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.