Guest School Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum AA/RN degree
• Valid Arizona Nurse License
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

JOB GOAL:

To work and plan with school personnel in the absence of the school nurse; to minimize health problems that interfere with effective learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the health evaluation process of students.
• Aids children in developing their full potential in health and education.
• Assumes responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy.
• Maintains school health records.
• Communicates with students, staff and parents in regards to student's health.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understands the purpose of the school nursing program and procedures within the state of Arizona.
• Be understanding, patient and tactful with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Ability to manage a school nurse's office.
• Supports school and district mission and vision.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishes rapport with peers and school staff.
• Demonstrates lifelong learning.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Front office

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Maintains valid certifications/licenses and IVP fingerprint card.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated by the building principal or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as student supervisor in the health office.

COMPENSATION:

$150/Day

Long term assignments (21 days and beyond): $170-$195/Day depending on certificate/license type