School Nurse - Job 2492

Sierra Vista Unified School District

Posted on : 11-04-2025

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Sierra Vista, AZ - USA

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Posted on : 11-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Professional: NonTeaching/School Nurse

Date Posted:
7/9/2024

Location:
Joyce Clark Middle School

Date Available:
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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our PreK12 team!
AwardWinning District * 8 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Arizona State Nursing License
At least two 2 years of experience as RNor Public Health Nurse or public school nurse preferred.
1. Board Alternative: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Current certification in CardioPulmonary 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 recordkeeping 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.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional positionspecific duties.

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 schoolnursing actions unique to students needs and for incorporation into the students 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 maylift 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 $10000 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 theJoin Our Team and Benefitsweb pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Human Resourcesor

NONDISCRIMINATION/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.

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