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.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned
• 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 Dinè 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