QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid L.P.N. License through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and first aid card. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification course completed at first available offering by District. The ability to qualify or obtain a T3hearing screener training certificate.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Executive Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:

Provides health care services to students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Administers first aid to students according to state regulations, district policy and procedure for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

* Administers medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically-fragile, and injured students in accordance with state laws and district policies.

* Supervises mandated screenings (hearing, vision, etc.) for the purpose of identifying sensory or medical needs.

* Supervises health associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and ensuring that all pertinent medical records are maintained in electronic and hardcopy.

* Provides professional development training to school staff in the areas of medication administration, medical documentation, Epi pen usage, first aid, CPR, and universal precautions (bloodborne pathogens) etc

* Develops nursing care and emergency health plans for individual students as needed.

* Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school students.Reviews immunizations to ensure compliance with state requirements for school attendance.

* Counsels students in good health habits.

* Works with community agencies to meet the needs of students.

* Assists in program for care of disabled students.

* Properly maintains health records of students.

* Available to assist staff in completing the Supervisor's Incident Report or Student Accident Report when appropriate.

* Completes required reports on immunizations and hearing screening results.

* Maintains confidentiality and effectively protects the rights and confidentiality of individual students.

* Maintains compliance with Federal/State statutes and District policies and procedures.Participates in extra curricular activities, staff development, and committees throughout the school(s) or district.

* Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

* Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.

* Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.

* Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

* Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping and office equipment/software.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

* Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.

* Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.

* Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Is able to speak in large groups as necessary.

* Written Communication

* Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

* Ethics - Treats people with respect.

* Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.

* Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

* Bloodborne Pathogens - Adheres to safety practices when handling bodily fluids and hazardous wastes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write correspondence.

* Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).

* The ability to type 40 wpm.

* Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

* The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Twelve-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.

* FLSA: Exempt

EVALUATION:

* Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.