Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the school registered nurses, this position will provide effective school health services to meet the needs of students in the East Valley School District. 

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Under the direction of the RN, manage and provide care for students with G-tubes, J-tubes, and tracheostomies.
• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children. Assess students with unexpected illness or emergency health status.
• Practice Universal/Standard Precautions while providing care to students/staff.
• Follow record keeping procedures, including confidential health records on all students.
• Follow procedures, emergency care plans, 504 plans, and Individualized Education Plans for students with life-threatening medical conditions, acute or chronic conditions.
• Follow procedures for emergency first aid treatment for student illness and injury occurring in school or while students are under jurisdiction of the school.
• Remain up to date on revisions or changes in licensure requirements, current laws and regulations pertaining to nursing, health care, public health, and other legal and policy issues pertaining to Health Services.
• May be required to attend student health-related meetings.
• Evaluate and monitor the school environment for health and safety hazards.
• Demonstrate ability to work successfully with families of students who are multiply challenged.
• Required to work at all district locations and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Maintain and promote own personal professional growth through appropriate coursework, workshops, reading of professional materials, etc.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all District policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as appropriate to specific assignment and license.

Desired Skills:

Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism and motivation toward health care and student learning.

Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.

Sets and attains a high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.

Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.

Working knowledge of district-adopted software, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion