Position: Registered Nurse

Who we are:

The ACES is a state certified special education school for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) special needs students ranging in age from five to twenty-two. The ACES has been established to provide an environment in which the pursuit of instructional effectiveness and learning is valued for students with emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism or pervasive developmental delays, specific learning disabilities, and other educational challenges. The ACES provides its unique instructional opportunity on five campuses, in Peoria, West Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, and Paradise Valley, Arizona.

The ACES was developed to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students who require more intensive special education services than can be provided within Arizona public school districts, charter schools and state placement agencies. The ACES adheres to the procedures, conditions, and standards set forth by the Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services Division.

The mission and philosophy upon which the instructional principles of The ACES are based have been developed by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of educators and behavioral health professionals representing a variety of specialties. The final product of these planning efforts is a highly organized program, which modifies inappropriate behaviors and develops academic skills through precise structure and individualized educational programming.

Full Job Description

Requirements:

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse License which permits the practice of professional nursing in the state of Arizona.
• They must possess a baccalaureate degree (B.S.), preferably in nursing, which has included public health nursing, theory and practice.
• Experience in school nursing or public health nursing is preferred.
• They must be able to work effectively with children and adolescents.
• Maintaining a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification and a current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Role:

• The primary purpose of the professional school nurse is to intensify the educational process through enhancement of the health status of children and youth.
• The school nurse carries out functions requiring nursing judgment, uses initiative based on nursing experience and has the education and the ability to maintain interdependent relationships with colleagues in health, education and related professional fields.
• The school nurse is directly responsible to the administrator/principal for daily supervision.
• The principal and nurse have joint responsibility for the evaluation of nurses.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the school nurse are not limited to but include the following:

• Must have the knowledge and skills to plan a health program in cooperation with the administrator which includes development of health curriculum, the prevention of disease, and the promotion and maintenance of pupil health.
• Participates in the Medicaid in Public School (MIPS) program as defined by the school districts policies.
• Is responsible for conducting student health screening programs to assess physical, mental and emotional health.
• Administers medications to students upon written consent from parent/ guardian. Has responsibility to know and understand their use, action, contraindications and side effects.
• Coordinates all health services and information between home, school, private physician, clinic and other community agencies.
• Assists teachers in planning health units by providing valid resource materials and presenting demonstrations in the classroom that are relevant to healthful living.
• Interprets and alerts the staff to school health laws, health trends and school health problems.
• Utilizes assessment skills to plan and provide first aid care for the injured and ill.
• Makes the referral for health follow‑up which involves care and continued supervision and assists parents on how to use referral facilities and resources.
• Collects social/developmental history information and participates in staffing students referred for psychological evaluation.
• Provides health counseling for students and staff to encourage and maintain optimum health practices.
• Functions as a member of the school child abuse team.
• Nurse makes appropriate referrals and follow‑up with accurate notations for health records.
• Is accountable for keeping an accurate daily log, continuous health records and medical emergency cards for the welfare of the child.
• Compiles accurate monthly and yearly reports to document student encounters and nursing activities; provides results to district and state Health Services.
• Maintains professional self‑growth through continuing education and support of professional organizations.
• Supervises health assistants on all campuses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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