Position Type:
CERTIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES/SCHOOL NURSE
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Michael Anderson School
School Nurse
General Description:
To attain the optimal health and learning environment for all students and staff and to administer and coordinate the school health program.
Qualifications:
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Baccalaureate Degree from accredited university School of Nursing with state accreditation or nurse Practitioner Degree Valid License as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
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School Nurse Certification, State of Arizona
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Two years recent experience working with children and families.
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Department of Arizona Health Services Audiology Certificate
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Must possess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance card
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Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Uses skills and training to provide immediate care for accidents, counsels parents or school personnel to plan course of action.
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Attends to student illness at school.
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Administers prescribed medication to students with doctor signed permission forms from the parents in original numbered prescription container.
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Screens and evaluates students for deficits in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, and blood pressure, when appropriate, and will refer to parents and/or appropriate agency when necessary.
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Follows process to identify students at risk for physical and psychological problems and communicates health needs to other school personnel.
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Solicits from teachers health information, or notes from parents that would have a bearing on the students well being.
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Uses visits to the Nurse's office as a teaching opportunity.
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Helps adolescents gain insight into such problems as school-age pregnancy, sexually transmittable diseases, substance abuse, suicide and eating disorders, enabling them to assume responsibility for their decisions.
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Maintains a current health record, including a health and developmental history, an immunization history and an emergency form on each student.
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Monitors school immunization policy.
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Completes district, county, state reports in a timely manner.
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Prepares insurance forms for insured students and Workman's Compensation papers for school personnel.
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Provides necessary health counseling and refers case to an appropriate professional when needed.
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Uses community resources to referral of students with unmet health needs in the school. Refers students with unmet health needs to available community resources.
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Collaborates with health agencies to insure continuity of service and care.
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Seeks expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed.
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Serves as liaison among the parent, school and community in health matters.
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Promotes preventative well-care strategies with school personnel and arranges in-service programs regarding current health issues.
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Confers with the Principal about student absences.
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Communicates with the parent; makes home visit when necessary.
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Collaborates with school administrators and counselors in assessing and improving the social and emotional climate of school and classrooms.
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Communicates to students and/or parent regarding preventable potential health problems.
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Participates as a member of the assessment and placement committee for special education programs whenever required.
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Engages in research and evaluation of school health services and acts as a change agent for school health programs and school nursing practice.
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Manages student behavior in a positive, constructive manner.
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Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and feelings of students.
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Works to increase student concept of self-worth.
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Uses a variety of behavior management techniques effectively.
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Monitors student behavior on the campus.
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Provides appropriate feedback to students about their behavior.
Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, a valid AZ Teaching Certificate, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.
Reports To: School Principal
Salary Range: Certified Support Salary Schedule / Per Year and District Benefits Package
Shift Type: Full-Time
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