Maternity leave School Nurse (RN) - East Valley

Company: Foundations Speech and Language Therapy
Location: Mesa
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description FSLT is now hiring a school nurse to cover a Maternity Leave starting in October 2022. Approximately a 3-month contract. This position is for a K-5 elementary school in the East Valley. Duties and Functions Provides basic first aid to school site students, staff, and campus visitors Performs medical procedures such as diabetic care, tube feedings, catheterizations, seizure care, and other medical duties as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training) Administers rescue medications such as SVN---s, inhalers, Epipens, Klonopin, rectal Diastat, etc. as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training) Administers daily prescription and over-the-counter medications to students in accordance with school board policy under the supervision of the school administrator and maintains accurate records of medication given Supports the organization and documentation of annual vision and hearing screening, prepares subsequent screening lists, and sends referrals as directed by RNs Reviews and update student health files and emergency cards for any health concerns, and informs RN Helps maintain school health and first aid supplies Inputs daily student health office visits in Infinite Campus Completes accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents where student is seen by a medical professional or 911 is called. Administers emergency first aid in absence of nurse, e.g. insect bites, nausea, shortness of breath, seizures, dizziness, headaches, sprains, chest pain, etc.; Supports record keeping and clerical functions, e.g. data entry of medical alert status, shot records, Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned Licensing Requirements: Current Arizona State Registered Nurse License Current CPR Certification Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card Company Description FSLT is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona families and school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student---s/children's needs, as well as assist families and districts to maintain compliance with requirements. FSLT is locally owned and managed by an experienced, certified and licensed Speech Pathologist with a specialization in staffing for speech positions. Appreciating that special education is a wide spectrum in which other services are needed to enable students to achieve their highest potential, FSLT also staffs highly qualified Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Therapists, RN's and Special Education Teachers.

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