School Nurse/ Health Assistant

POSITION TITLE:         School Nurse or Health Assistant 

Positions available:      1

 Locations:                     District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS:       

Minimum Qualifications

• Must Pass a background check
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university;
• Valid New Mexico Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License, issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or, a compact registered nursing license from another state according to New Mexico Nursing Board rule; and
• Current New Mexico Public Education Department License as a Level 3 School Nurse, or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. Current CPR certification
3. Must Pass a Background Check
4. First Aid training
5. Experience in the health field and with children preferred
6. Knowledge of Universal Hygiene Precautions
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find

    appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:             Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   168 Work Days

To provide for the immediate needs of the students and to work under the supervision of  the school nurses to see that medical aid is provided when necessary, and to see that health records are kept.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide basic first aid.
2. Dispensing of prescription medications under supervision of the school nurse.
3. Maintain health records.
4. Practice clinical skills and duties as specified by the school nurse.
5. Participate in health screening; e.g. vision, hearing, postural screenings.
6. Daily log documentation.
7. Accompany student to hospital, if necessary.
8. Maintain health rooms.
9. Contact parents or other agencies as appropriate.
10. Assist in personal daily needs.
11. Assist and participate in health screening programs.
12. Maintains confidentiality
13. Other duties as assigned by the school nurse and/or principal.

Open Until Filled