MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Arizona; evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course; eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification; current CPR Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience, education or experience in pediatric nursing or urgent care nursing; ability to work effectively with many people; knowledge of handicapped children; and physical assessment skills with sports injuries
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide basic/ongoing health care and treatment to students per IEP/MET
• Monitor, track, and report changes in students' illness or injury
• Prepare and administer medications
• Monitor and maintain student health records per Federal, State, and County laws, rules.and regulations
• Work as part of a health care team to assess student needs; develop and modify individual student health care plans
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies ensuring immediate access to items needed for daily care
• Continue professional growth through coursework, trainings, and workshops
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries
• Federal, State, and County Health Board laws, rules, and regulations
• School Nurse Practice Standards, policies, and procedures
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medications
• Federal, State, and local laws governing the control and security of medications
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business • Current Arizona Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Work related skill, knowledge, and experience in pediatrics
• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing or willingness to learn
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:
This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
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Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs. |
