School Nurse - Phoenix, United States - Cartwright School District #83

Cartwright School District #83

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

JobID: 1682

Position Type:

Student Support and Related Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:

5/15/2024
Location:
Districtwide

School Nurse - RN and LPN

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES

Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms.

We are rated "Highly Performing" by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a
FOUR-DAY work week

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member.

We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

JOB GOAL

Incumbents are responsible for serving the health needs for the entire school population by performing health services, promoting health education, and implementing a healthful environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Arizona RN license/valid Arizona LPN license
Valid Driver's License
Valid CPR and First Aid certification

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies physical deficiencies of individual students and school or district personnel.
Contact health agencies or resources as necessary for correction defects.
Informs the school administrator and teachers of special health problems of individuals.
Records and updates on health cards information pertinent to each student. This includes visual and hearing screening, heights and weights, and other individual information for all grade levels.
Serves as a resource person to the instructional program by interviewing parents of children being tested for learning problems to detect possible medical and/or developmental problems. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences as assigned.
Provides classroom instruction, upon request, on matters pertaining to health.
Provides health information for faculty members.
Looks upon contacts with students as an opportunity for health instruction.
Serves as a resource person to the community. Must be willing to make a first effort to establish rapport with and continue to work with contrary parents or other adults.
Serves as a member of the school safety committee.
Serves as a liaison between home, school, and community agencies or organizations.
Arranges with state and county agencies for the control of communicable diseases.
Assesses the school health problems by checking attendance records, calling parents of students absent three days or more to ascertain reason for absence if not reported by parents, and informing the school administrator or teacher of any problems.
Submits monthly reports that reflect the work accomplished.
Performs usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive office, primarily during the school secretary's lunch or absence.
Treats confidential information with respect by keeping it confidential.
Provides supervision to no more than three(3) of our
LPNs as they perform within their LPN scope of practice. "Supervision" means the direction, and periodic consultation, provided to an individual to whom a nursing task or patient care activity is delegated. Supervision of the LPN may be achieved without the physical presence of the RN. The RN must be readily available by telephone.
Performs any other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, driving, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Incumbents may be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
Public schools and their operations;
Applicable laws, rules and regulations;
Community resources;
Diverse multicultural populations
Researchbased prevention programs
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of district policies and procedures affecting assigned work.
Basic first aid and CPR
Utilizing a computer and rela