Applications are being accepted for the position of School Nurse.

START DATE: As Soon As Possible 

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time; 10 months 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

STARTING SALARY: Up to $50,000 depending on experience. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2023. Additional funding will be sought to continue the program beyond the 2022/23 school year. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education, Licensure, Experience, Clearances and Certification: 

♦ RN – Current and unencumbered license. 

♦ BA Preferred 

♦ Current CPR certification 

♦ Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card 

♦ Maintain Arizona driver's license 

♦ Such other qualifications as the district governing board finds desirable and acceptable. 

Essential Job Functions: 

♦ Supervise and administer health screenings and write referrals for health services. 

♦ Develop and monitor health plans for students including individualized school health plans, emergency health plans and transportation health care plans. 

♦ Audit health records for immunization status of all students and notifies parents of deficiencies and recommend immunizations. ♦ Serve as a health resource person for students, staff, and parents. 

♦ Provide emergency health care for students and staff. 

♦ Maintain health records of all students. 

♦ Comply with the policies of the school, district, and state laws relative to the administration of medicine to students. ♦ Function as a key member of the team involved in educational referrals and participate on behavioral health, crisis and safety teams as needed. 

♦ Prepare and/or distribute health and safety information to students, staff and parents as needed. 

♦ Work with parents, health care providers and others for the improvement of health services available to students. ♦ Assist in conducting research activities to improve the school health program. 

♦ Alert school administrators to community health trends and problems. 

♦ Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the public and others having business with the school/school district. 

♦ Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. 

♦ Make independent and timely nursing decisions and triage. 

♦ Collect data to direct evidence-based practice. 

♦ Record accurately services rendered and interpret and explain records, reports, activities, health care plans, accommodations, and medical interventions. 

♦ Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent/Principal. 

Please send resume packet to: 

Heidi Gonzales 

Email – hgonzales@elgink12.com 

Phone – (520) 455-5514, ext. 304 

Fax – (520) 455-5516 

Mail – 23 Elgin Road 

Elgin, AZ 85611 

Dated: 03/22/2022 

Closing Date: Until Filled