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 Job Description

                                                                                                              Union Elementary School District - AZ

                                                                          Registered Nurse

  Purpose 

          The Registered Nurse will give leadership and guidance to the district staff in the development 

         and maintenance of the District's Health Services Programs. The Registered Nurse will be 

         available for consultation with the health services staff and principals to orient them to the expectations and 

         functions of health services. The Registered Nurse will also perform school nursing duties, as 

         needed. The Registered Nurse will coordinate all professional development for the school nurses including 

         certification for vision training, hearing training, and CPR/First aid. The Registered Nurse will be 

         the district liaison to the Department of Health Services and to other administrative staff concerning the medical 

         needs of our students.

  Essential Functions

•  Analyzing and Planning to meet health needs for the purpose of incorporating objectives of the district, 

        Community needs, and available resources.

•  Coordinating and assisting with District vision, hearing, scoliosis, and height/weight screenings and 

        immunizations for the purpose of identifying student needs.

•  Determining health equipment/supply needs for campus nurses for the purpose of maintaining appropriate 

        resources are maintained in health offices.

•  Developing methods/procedures and a system of reporting for the purpose of ensuring effective 

        performance.

•  Developing and providing training and in services regarding health related matters to school health offices 

        and district office staff for the purpose of staying up to date on current guidelines.

•  Oversight of school nurses for the purpose of participating in screening and hiring, providing input to 

        evaluation, resolving staff conflicts, and monitoring work performance.

•  Planning and implementing periodic assessment of the District's Health Program for the purpose of ensuring 

        compliance and proper oversight of the District Health Program.

•  Providing health resources for staff, parents, teachers, and entire district staff for the purpose of informing 

        on latest guidance.

•  Working cooperatively with the state county, and local agencies in providing services for the district for the

        purpose of serving as a District Liaison for health initiatives/projects such as immunization clinics, flu shot 

        clinics, etc.

•  Working with Technology to keep advances current for staff and training of staff; District Health Program for

        the purpose of ensuring health office personnel maintain proper data input.

•  Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job

conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

administering first aid/CPR; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including

pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records  

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read 

a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and 

analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to 

satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR procedures; safety practices and 

procedures; health standards; and reporting procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related 

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but 

different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of 

individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required 

to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and 

problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily 

perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; being sensitive to and communicating with young 

adults/teenagers regarding a variety health needs; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; and 

displaying tact and courtesy        

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information 

and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often 

required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's 

services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 40% walking, and 20% standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required         .

Education: ADN or BSN in Nursing 

Certificates and Licenses: Arizona Nursing License 

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance/Fingerprint Clearance, MMR

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