Develops and utilizes appropriate health services and health monitoring programs while functioning as a student advocate, and develops and implements programs to assist students' and families' access to health care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District health program.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program based on student needs.
• Advises and educates teachers, students and parents on health matters and provides training activities when necessary.
• Identifies health problems including social, emotional and economic factors that interfere with learning through screening procedures, assessment and evaluation of students.
• Initiates, establishes and monitors quality assurance for the Presumptive Eligibility/Medicaid Onsite Application Assistance (PE/MOSAA) or other health care and/or education related programs as directed.
• Works collaboratively with school-based health care personnel.
• Assists in the supervising, training and delegating assignments to Health Assistants.
• Initiates medical and mental health referrals to parents, school personnel and community providers.
• Develops and implements individual health care plans.
• Provides remediation and follow-through on all referrals.
• Serves as a consultant and resource person to staff, parents and students in identifying community resources, environmental hazards and school safety issues.
• Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community providers regarding health information and referrals.
• Implements policies and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversees compliance with state immunization laws.
• Arranges for the routine care of ill and injured students.
• Manages and oversees the implementation of the District medication policy.
• Participates as a health professional in the evaluation process for students referred for special education services.
• Participates as a health professional on other relevant teams and at appropriate conferences and meetings.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to communication effectively with State Agencies.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures as they apply to health services.
• Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines that effect student access to health care and/or educational related programs.
• Knowledge of standard nursing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and District confidentiality policy as related to students and families.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, ADN in Nursing with three years of experience in Nursing & current enrollment in BSN Program, ADN with Bachelor's in Health related field.
• Valid New Mexico Nursing license 700, 701, 702, or 703
• Valid State Department of Education School Nurse license
• Maintains current CPR certification
• One year of experience in nursing or community nursing

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

APPLY ONLINE: http://www.aps.edu/jobs/job-listings,

Please provide copies of your Transcripts, Nursing License, Resume & Cover Letter within your application.

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