School Nurse

The primary role of the professional school nurse is to promote the health and well-being of students, thereby facilitating student success and achievement. This person will be expected to adhere to the Standards of School Nurse Practice, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), and Nevada State Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Renders basic first aid to students and maintains accompanying records
• Contacts parent(s)/guardian(s) and medical personnel (ambulance and hospital) in emergencies and maintains accompanying records as directed
• Responsible for the confidentiality of medical information
• Tracks and reports bloodborne pathogen incidents as directed
• Updates and maintains health records and immunization records
• Responds to requests for first aid supplies
• Prepares and maintains health-related letters, reports, and information on forms as directed
• May administer first aid and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) as necessary
• Interprets student health assessment information for students, parents/guardians, and school staff, as appropriate
• Complies with public health authority mandates regarding communicable disease management and reporting
• Complies with state and federal law regarding reporting of suspected child abuse
• Facilitates the provision of student medication at school, per appropriate licensed health care provider orders
• Collaborates professionally with administrators, students, staff, parents/guardians, and community representatives
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

• Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR/AED, and Universal Precautions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited college or university
• Must possess, or be able to acquire by the time of appointment to the position, a license from the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment

Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact hr@crsvlv.org or call 702-844-2019 to speak with an HR representative.