SY - Registered Nurse - EDC/SES

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 4 / 17 / 2024

4 / 17 / 2024

Location :

EDC / Service for Exceptional Students

Closing Date :

Open until filled Title : Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

Classification : Registered Nurse Salary Schedule

Location : EDC / Services for Exceptional Students

Work Hours : 7.5 hours per day - 37.5 hours per week

Contract Length : 194 days

Salary : AA Degree $53,332 - $64,874

BA or Higher Degree $59,270 - $78,532

Position : School Nurse, Certified

Supervisor : Nurse Coordinator

• General Job Description : Under the supervision of the Nurse Coordinator, the nurse will perform duties and responsibilities in compliance with state laws and regulation regarding health and wellness;
• provide direct services to students to ensure compliance with immunizations, medication distribution, and any other topic related to health;

and work in collaboration with teachers, parents, and principals to promote healthy lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with educational staff and others to provide a coordinated school health program
• Plan and implement health care in collaboration with staff, family and the student
• Collaborate with others to maximize services and j prevent duplication
• Assist students, families and staff to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education / promotion
• Participate with community members about school / community health services
• Apply nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan for and manage the resources for which he / she is responsible, including personnel, supplies, facilities, program and time
• Communicate accurately and effectively
• Serve as a healthy role model for students, families and staff
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and administrators
• Maintain confidentiality of students and staff
• Perform personnel functions of supervising, training, delegation of duties and staff development of health room assistants
• Coordinate the operation of the school health office
• Collect and report data regarding health status of students as requested
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications : Must have current professional registered Nurse license (RN), be able to acquire NM PED school nurse license, BS in nursing recommended, CPR certification required and 1 or more years in school nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required : Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment / Technology Handled : Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment : Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine.

Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.

After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment : Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges / universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.