Job Description:

Responsible for providing wellness and health care education to students and assisting
students with health care needs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a professional level classification specializing in the practice of nursing, protects and
promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success.
School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice bridge health care and
education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and
collaborate to design systems that allow individual and communities to develop their full
potential. School nurses are responsible for collecting and reviewing immunization histories;
referring students for appropriate immunizations; providing preventative health programs;
promoting wellness and positive health behaviors for students and parents; reporting chronic illnesses and conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District’s needs.

* In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.

• Collects and reviews student immunization histories upon enrollment. Refers unprotected
students for appropriate immunizations;

• Provides appropriate preventative health programs;

• Provides health information to school personnel on appropriate health issues for school
personnel while maintaining the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) and legal confidentiality mandates;

• Promotes wellness and positive health behaviors for students and parents;

• Maintains inventory and proper Health Center supplies;

• Follows guidelines for exclusion from school for children exhibiting signs and symptoms of communicable disease;

• Reports chronic illnesses and conditions to Supervisor and required State Agencies and
follows treatment plan;

• Reviews student development and health histories on enrollment, updates as needed and
reports abnormalities and makes appropriate referrals as directed;

• Maintains individual student health records and emergency cards;• Assists in conducting appropriate student health screenings; documents results, reports
abnormalities and makes appropriate referrals;

• Recognizes illness and injuries of students, gathers and records assessment data and
administers appropriate aid following guidelines;

• Immediately reports all potential ER referrals and 911 calls;

• Documents interventions in CESD documentation system;

• Coordinates reports made to Child Protective Service and police as needed;

• Monitors at-risk students, reports signs/symptoms and refers to appropriate agencies;

• Reports industrial injuries and makes referrals;

• Reports environmental hazards to appropriate school personnel;

• Makes home visits, accompanied by school personnel, when requested;

• Administers medications as ordered by physician/nurse practitioner and upon the request
of a parent;

• Participates in the child study team meetings, working collaboratively, contributing to IEP’s
when appropriate and monitoring progress;

• Functions as an advocate and assists students with chronic and handicapping conditions
to facilitate meeting their health and educational needs in collaboration school personnel;

• Completes District, county and state reports as appropriate/required;

• Adheres to Scope of Practice laws based on the National and State Nurses Organization
and Arizona Department of Health Services;

• Collaborates and supports health service providers, students, and staff within the district;

• Attend nurses meeting, in-service and trainings; and,

• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.

• Applicable grants management.

• Maintain student health records.

• Various emergency drills (lock downs, evacuation, etc.).

• Report incidents.

• Applicable Scope of Practice as outlined in the National and State Nurses Organizations

SKILLS

• Administering first-aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment.

• Implementing school health care plans.

• Responding immediately to health and safety concerns.

• Teaching staff and students in-service classes/lessons.

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,
supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information
and to receive work direction.

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,
supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information
and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or completion of college program sufficient to fulfill the
requirements for an Arizona RN License; or an equivalent combination of directly-related
education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:
• Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support course completion card.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Our Beliefs: A Guide for Our Actions

·         We Believe In:

·         Loving each child as our own.

·         Mindful, curious, and adventurous learning.

·         Safe schools that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

·         High expectations that promote academic growth.

·         The strength that comes from the diversity of our community.

·         Our Vision: Creighton neighborhood schools inspire adventurous thinkers, collaborative learners, and kind-hearted leaders.