About this opportunity
AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind lists this School Nurse - Phoenix opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Nurse
Location: Phoenix
Employee Status: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10-Month
Pay Rate: $ /hr
Other: Registered Nurse - $30.00/hour LPN - $25.00/hour
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Arizona; evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course; eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification; current CPR Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience, education or experience in pediatric nursing or urgent care nursing; ability to work effectively with many people; knowledge of handicapped children; and physical assessment skills with sports injuries
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate health care needs of students; maintain records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws; administer medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects; educate students in personal hygiene and total health care; keep current medical records on each student; conduct routine surveys and annual screenings; keep parents apprised of student health status; manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care; communicate student health care needs to the instructional staff; and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of children four (4) to twenty-two (22) years of age; good planning, organization, and communication skills; injury assessment skills helpful
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
BENEFITS: Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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