Job description

The Wilson School District is seeking a motivated School Nurse to provide services to our K-8 students for the 2023-2024 school year. 10-month school year position. Candidates that meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Reports to: School Assistant Principal and Principal

Classification: Classified - Job Site: Elementary School

FSLA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt position Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Governing Board Approval:

JOB SUMMARY

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the School Nurse, you help ensure students have access to high quality education they need to learn in a safe and healthy environment by providing direction to the overall fiscal affairs of the district. You will also have the opportunity to provide and grow in a leadership role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of the student in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish priority for action.
• Interpret the health and developmental status of the student to him/her, his/her parents, and school personnel.
• Recommend to the Administrator, modifications in the educational program when indicated by the health developmental status of the student.
• Maintain a health record on all students enrolled.
• Scheduling of and administration of testing of students for hearing, sight and scoliosis.
• Administration of medication as ordered by Physician.
• Supervision and evaluation of Nurse’s assistant.
• Serve as a health consultant and resource person in the health instruction curriculum by administering and providing current scientific information from related fields.
• Serve as a liaison among the parents, school and community in health matters.
• Serve as a member of the placement committee for Special Education programs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing or graduate from a four-year college or university with major course work in nursing or equivalent.
• License to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
• Recent experience in the field of public health nursing, school nursing and/or maternal child health nursing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic activities pertaining to the daily functions of the School Nurse.

Skilled in:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Written and verbal communication

Ability to:

• Work as a team and prioritize from a variety of tasks
• Adapt to daily changes
• Promote a harmonious working environment

Core Competencies:

Accountability Teamwork Attention to Detail Flexibility

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.

Every member of our Wilson family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus—is shaping the lives of our students every day. It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member. The district name was changed in the mid-1930’s to Hawkins School. From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980’s and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40th Street to the east; and, 16th Street to the west.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel.
• We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways.
• We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.

There’s always something to do or see in the Phoenix area. Whether you enjoy watching sports, touring a museum, or hiking and playing outdoors, you’ll find plenty of enjoyable activities to keep you busy.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681-2204 at least 3 days in advance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.79 - $25.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we've installed clear plastic barriers, and provided masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers, etc.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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