Maricopa Unified School District 20
Human Resources 44150 West Maricopa Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 20.568.5100 - main number 520.568.5151 - fax number
Position Description: Registered Nurse RN
Reports To: Principal Classification: Exempt 199-Day Work Calendar
SALARY Salary based on approved Health Department Salary Schedule Based on Education & Experience Additional compensation for a BSN. Salary below is for an RN.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
To provide health care services to students and staff.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES essential functions
Directs health care of students and staff who are injured, need first aid, suffering from chronic illnesses or requires supervision of their medications. Conducts school programs of physical examinations and sight and hearing screenings. Refers students and parents to appropriate healthcare resources within the community. Makes recommendations to principal on health needs of individual students. Maintains current cumulative health records on all students. Completes daily logs and other reports as required. Maintains immunization records as it relates to illnesses. Implements policy on exclusion and readmission. Assists in developing school health programs. Visits student homes when necessary. Conducts parent education and classroom teaching on dental and hygiene programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of federal and state rules, policies, and requirements as they relate to student health. Knowledge of nursing policies and practices. Knowledge of public health policies, programs, and practices. Knowledge of community health resources and programs. Skill in performing nursing assessments. Skill in monitoring health conditions of students. Skill in making appropriate referrals. Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registered graduate nurse with additional coursework in public health nursing preferred. Bilingual preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSE
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Address: 44150 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100 Email: tbeckettmusd20.org
Section 504 ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services Address: 44150 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org