Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ • 4h ago

Job No: 541705

Work Type: Full-time

Location: PHOENIX

Categories: Healthcare/Nursing/Investigations/Compliance

ARIZONA STATE SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND ASDB serves over 2,000 children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12

School Nurse RN or LPN

Job Location:

Address: 7654 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021

Posting Details:

Salary: $25.00/hr-$30.00/hr

Grade: 12 or 14

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The School Nurse evaluates health care needs of students; maintains records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws; administers medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects; educate students in personal hygiene and total health care; assist with doctor's clinics to describe the student's condition to the physician and interpret the medical information to the student and his/her parents; keep current medical records on each student; conduct routine surveys and annual screenings; keep parents apprised of student health status; work with physicians at the Student Health Center and throughout the State of Arizona; manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care; communicate student health care needs to the instructional staff; and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students

Job Duties:

Evaluate health care needs of students; maintain records as deemed necessary by the school physician and in compliance with State laws; administer medications and maintain records including dosages and untoward effects; educate students in personal hygiene and total health care; assist with doctor's clinics to describe the student's condition to the physician and interpret the medical information to the student and his/her parents; keep current medical records on each student; conduct routine surveys and annual screenings; keep parents apprised of student health status; work with physicians at the Student Health Center and throughout the State of Arizona; manage student emergencies related to accidents and health care; communicate student health care needs to the instructional staff; and take sign language classes for communication with deaf students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of children four (4) to twenty-two (22) years of age; good planning, organization, and communication skills; injury assessment skills helpful. Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Selective Preference(s):

Three years of experience, education or experience in pediatric nursing or urgent care nursing; ability to work effectively with many people; knowledge of handicapped children; and physical assessment skills with sports injuries.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute.

This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)

Retirement :

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

For more information, contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov

520.770.3714

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