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Apache Junction Unified School District

School Nurse (RN)

Apache Junction Unified School District, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States, 85218


School Nurse (RN) JobID: 919

Position Type:

Support Staff/Nurse

Date Posted:

12/12/2024

Location:

Desert Vista Elementary School

Closing Date:

until filled

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Job Title: School Nurse (RN)

Department: Desert Vista Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principals

Prepared By: Human Resources

Position Status: Full Time Position

Salary: $49,610 - $66,832 (Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.)

SUMMARY

Provide appropriate medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, and disabled persons in schools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assess injuries or illnesses of students and staff; provide appropriate care.

Perform basic first aid.

Assess immunization requirements and administer appropriate immunizations as needed.

Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection. Record time(s) and amount(s) on students' charts.

Observe patients and record adverse reactions to medication or treatment. Report adverse reactions to principal and parents.

Perform routine health screenings (vision, hearing and lice) on students.

Sterilize equipment and supplies.

Inventory and requisition supplies.

Keep an accurate records of students' information regarding vaccinations and tests.

Prepare reports.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 1-2 Health Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.