Position:                         School Nurse, Certified

Supervisor:                      Nurse Coordinator

General Job Description: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with educational staff and others to provide a coordinated school health program
2. Plan and implement health care in collaboration with staff, family and the student
3. Collaborate with others to maximize services and j prevent duplication
4. Assist students, families and staff to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education/promotion
5. Participate with community members about school/community health services
6. Apply nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan for and manage the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, supplies, facilities, program and time
• Communicate accurately and effectively
• Serve as a healthy role model for students, families and staff
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and administrators
• Maintain confidentiality of students and staff
• Perform personnel functions of supervising, training, delegation of duties and staff development of healthroom assistants
• Coordinate the operation of the school health office
• Collect and report data regarding health status of students as requested
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications:    Must have current professional registered Nurse license (RN), be able to acquire NM PED school nurse license,BS in nursing recommended, CPR certification required and 1 or more years in school nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture may be required.

Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology. 

Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. 

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.