About this opportunity
Central Consolidated Schools lists this Nurse opportunity in shiprock, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Special Education/School Nurse
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
District Wide
Position:
School Nurse
Supervisor:
School Building Principal
District Nursing Supervisor or Lead Nurse
Work Site:
School Site
Summary:
Perform responsible and complex duties as it relates to school health policies and procedures
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature.
Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health program in accordance with regulations of the State of New Mexico.
Advocate for the health needs and rights of students.
Administer health services to students using the nursing process to assess needs, plan interventions and evaluate outcomes.
Identify health problems including social, physical, and psychological factors that interfere with learning, through screening procedures, assessment and evaluation of the student.
Facilitate communication between student, family, staff, medical provider and the community.
Participate in health education program activities for students, staff and the community.
Maintain current health and immunization records, health information on student visits as required by the State of New Mexico.
Supervise health assistants and/or school health clerks
Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local, state, and federal laws.
Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or higher.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
Current Professional School Nurse License issued by the State of New Mexico.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Din language, culture and history preferred
Attendance at the School Nurse Orientation (one time)
Physical/Job Requirements:
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.
Safety and Health: Completed and cleared background check
Background check
Pass drug test if required for position
Exposure to hazardous/infectious agents.
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
Knowledge of OSHA/FERPA/HIPPA regulations.
Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans
Equipment/Material Handled: Multimedia equipment, including current technology
Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
Work interruptions
Flexibility
Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
Extended work hours, on occasion
Term of Employment: Exempt
Worksite address
shiprock, NM, 87420, US
Who can apply
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