School Nurse 3604 - Phoenix

School NurseLocation:Phoenix Employee Status:PermanentHours Per Week:40Work Calendar:10-MonthPay Rate:$25.00-30.00/hrOther: Registered Nurse - $30.00/hour
LPN - $25.00/hour

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONMINIMUM 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.

BENEFITSBenefit 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. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.