FLSA STATUS: 

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
2. Registered Nurse License required
3. Two years of experience preferred
4. Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
5. {Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable}

REPORTS TO:

                Principal/School Nurse

JOB GOAL:

To assist in providing the fullest possible education opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the school district.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts school health service programs of immunization, sight and hearing testing
2. Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care
3. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians and clinics on school medical matters
4. Maintains up-to-date cummulative health records on all students
5. Assumes authority, in the absence of school nurse, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness
6. Visits student homes when necessary
7. Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program
8. Contacts homes of children referred by principal
9. Advises on modification of educational program to meet health needs of individual students
10. Prepares and submits reports for the Superintendent and the State Governing Board of Health
11. Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Governing Board Policy on infectious and contagious diseases
12. Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects
13. Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools
14. Attends conferences regarding health services and health curriculum
15. Participates in in-service training program

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month employee.  Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board.