To provide assistance to the site based Registered Nurse (RN) who develop and utilize appropriate health services and heath monitoring programs while functioning as a student advocate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Assists in the provision of direct nursing care for student with well-defined problems.
• Assists in meeting the needs of severely disabled students in tube feedings, catheterization, tracheal suctioning, ventilator monitoring, administration of medications and other tasks as assigned by the Registered Nurse at school, during transport to and from school, and in the community during field trips or community based instruction (CBI) activities.
• Administers medications and treatments to students that are away from their school campus due to field trips or CBI activities and are unable to self administer their medications in compliance with District procedural directive and the Nursing Practice Act.
• Assists in the development, implementation of and cooperation with the District health program.
• Assists in the development of individualized healthcare plans.
• Assists in the implementation of polices and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with established policies and procedures.

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid New Mexico Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Upon hire, may be requested to obtain the PE/MOSAA certification.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Cheryl Brubaker at 5058559834 / cheryl.brubaker@aps.edu
APPLY TO:

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Certified Application

Along with a complete, submitted application attach current resume and cover letter

ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: A Schedule
DAYS: 190
HOURS:
START DATE: 08/01/2024
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