Job Title: Registered Nurse – Special Education (1:1)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | Friday: 2 Hours Shorter | Up to 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide dedicated 1:1 nursing care to a medically complex pediatric student, including tracheostomy care, G-tube feeding, breathing treatments, and health monitoring during school hours and transportation.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
Active FPCC, as required by the facility.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Hepatitis B vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination.
Evidence of completion of a physical assessment skills course.
Eligibility for Arizona School Nurse Certification.
Prior tracheostomy care experience.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medically complex pediatric patients.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of pediatric nursing, urgent care nursing, or related clinical experience.
Experience caring for children with disabilities or complex medical needs.
Strong patient assessment, planning, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals.
Experience assessing and managing injuries.
American Sign Language (ASL) experience.
Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 nursing care and health monitoring in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Perform tracheostomy care, G-tube feeding, and prescribed breathing treatments.
Monitor the student's medical condition and respond promptly to changes in health status.
Accompany the student on the school bus to and from school and provide nursing support during transportation.
Assess student healthcare needs and coordinate referrals to appropriate specialists when necessary.
Administer medications and maintain accurate records of dosages, treatments, and adverse effects.
Maintain medical records and document nursing care in accordance with applicable policies and state regulations.
Manage medical emergencies and communicate healthcare needs to teachers, instructional staff, parents, and healthcare providers.
Keep parents informed of the student's health status and coordinate care with physicians and the student's existing RN.
Promote personal hygiene, overall health, and student safety throughout the school day.
Collaborate with the educational team and family to support the student's health and educational needs.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.