Job Title: Registered Nurse – School Nurse (1:1)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration:
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Monday – Friday | Up to 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $55 – $64/hour (Based on Experience)
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide dedicated 1:1 nursing care and health monitoring for a medically complex middle-school student.
Required Qualifications
Active Arizona RN License.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Active FPCC.
Hepatitis B vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination.
Completion of a physical assessment skills course.
Eligible for Arizona School Nurse Certification.
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of nursing experience.
Pediatric or school nursing experience.
Experience caring for medically complex children.
G-tube feeding and tracheostomy care experience.
Pediatric urgent care experience.
Experience working with children with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
American Sign Language (ASL) experience.
Responsibilities
Provide continuous 1:1 nursing care and health monitoring throughout the school day.
Perform G-tube feeding and tracheostomy care according to the established care plan.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and breathing treatments.
Assess the student's condition and respond appropriately to changes or medical emergencies.
Accompany the student by bus between home and school.
Support healthcare needs in the classroom and throughout the school environment.
Maintain accurate medical records and nursing documentation.
Communicate with parents, teachers, school staff, and healthcare providers.
Follow the student's IEP and individualized healthcare plan.
Promote the student's safety, comfort, dignity, and participation in school activities.
Follow infection-control procedures, PPE requirements, confidentiality standards, and applicable policies.
Participate in required training with the student's current RN and/or parent.