School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Gila Bend Unified School District #24
9-Month | Non-Exempt | Grant-Funded
Salary: $65,000 DOE
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

The School Nurse promotes and protects the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff by providing direct nursing services, managing chronic health conditions, ensuring compliance with Arizona requirements, and contributing to a healthy school environment. The nurse collaborates with families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community resources to remove health-related barriers to learning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Student Health Services

• Provide first aid and emergency care for illness or injury; contact parents/guardians and EMS as appropriate.
• Document all health office visits, treatments, feedings, screenings, injuries, and illnesses in the Student Information System (SIS) per district procedures.
• Review, maintain, and update student health records (immunizations, allergies, chronic conditions, treatments, and screening results).
• Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications per physician orders, Arizona law, district policy, and established nursing care plans.
• Secure all medications in locked storage; maintain accurate logs for medication administration and procedures (e.g., blood glucose testing, insulin dosing/pump calculations, epinephrine administration, catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning).
• Conduct vision, hearing, pediculosis, blood pressure, and other state-required screenings.
• Identify and assess students with chronic or emerging health conditions; monitor status and follow care protocols.
• Complete incident and mandated health reports.

Care Plans & Compliance

• Develop and implement Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with identified medical needs, with parent/guardian and provider input.
• Participate in IEP and Section 504 meetings when student health needs are involved.
• Audit and monitor compliance with immunization requirements, health screenings, medication administration practices, and health file maintenance.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control standards; adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Report suspected child abuse, communicable diseases, and other mandated concerns to the principal and required agencies.

Communication & Collaboration

• Inform administrators and relevant staff of students with significant medical needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide health education and materials to students, staff, and families, including information on contagious diseases.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to promote a safe and healthy school environment.
• Advise administrators during health-related crises and emergencies.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners.

Administration & Documentation

• Maintain confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), Arizona requirements, and district policies.
• Requisition and maintain health supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Compile, maintain, and submit required reports and documentation.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Instruction & Professional Development

• Assist with health curriculum development and provide health-related instruction to students, staff, and families.
• Maintain compliance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN) rules.
• Attend ADE School Nurse trainings and maintain required certifications.

Other Duties

• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ACEN or CCNE).
• School nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of ADE-approved Seizure Action Plan training (SB1654).

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Arizona RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact privilege.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required prior to employment and throughout service).
• Current CPR/AED – BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Evidence of Hepatitis B immunization series.
• Arizona Board of Nursing School Nurse Certification (optional but encouraged).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of health appraisals, screenings, and school health practices.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and medical orders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in documentation, keyboarding, and file management.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and professional correspondence.

Physical and Mental Demands 

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, and wrist movements.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently.
• Exposure to biological hazards and communicable diseases.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain composure in stressful or emergency situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 annually (DOE)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); paid sick leave; 9-month school-year schedule; professional development opportunities; supportive, community-focused district environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to students while delivering direct health services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The district prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. The district is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and employment practices.

Acknowledgment

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