Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse #2031
Location: Pahrump

Position Type:
Student Support Services/R.N. (Two Year or Four Year Degree)

Date Posted:
5/7/2025

Location:
Pahrump Schools
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
05/12/2025
Description:
Registered Nurse Floater in Pahrump Area Schools;
To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the health services program of assigned schools including the areas of nursing services, health and nursing education and environmental health and safety; consult with the District School Nurse and Director of Special Education for direction and supervision involving school or nursing policy; create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and support school and district programs and goals.

Location:
Pahrump Schools

Hours:
7 Hours per day, 5 Days per Week, 190 Days per Year

Salary Range:
R.N $44,018- $51,052
R.N. W/ B.S.N. $52,457- $59,480

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, which does not conflict with NCSD policies and administrative regulations.

Complies with the code of ethics of the nursing profession and upholds and implements district policies and administrative regulation in accordance with statutory regulations of the State of Nevada.

Cooperates fully in the development and implementation of the district health program.

Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP's and other related mandates.

Under the guidance of the District Nurse, prepares and implements a written health care plan (IHP) for students receiving direct nursing services.

Performs medically ordered health care procedures including, but not limited to: gastrostomy tube feedings; catheterizations, colostomy and ileostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning diabetes care and insulin injections; assist with maneuvering wheelchairs and other health care equipment.

Work professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.

Attend and participate as a member of the IEP team during annual IEP Plan meetings.

Maintain accurate and timely records in Infinite Campus.

Attends to the acute and chronic health care needs of students and staff and refers them to appropriate medical personnel as necessary.

Identifies health problems including social, emotional, and economic factors that interfere with student learning through screening procedures, assessment, and evaluation

Performs State mandated height, weight, vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening at designated grade levels.

Oversees the immunization and communicable disease status of students in the school ensuring that all students meet the requirements of state law.

Administers legally prescribed, labeled and dispensed, medications with written medical and parental permission to students following a safe and reliable medication procedure.

Conducts hearing and vision screenings for grades K,4,7,and 10 district-wide

Conducts scoliosis screen district-wide for designated grades

Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned (e.g., Compiles and submits supply orders for the efficient operation of the school medical office, participates of school improvement teams, address COVID-19 questions and coordinates school response to emergencies with the District Nurse).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS:

Provides consultation to the staff employed in special education and to those who work in regular school programs with special education students, including participation, when appropriate, in the evaluation process for students referred for evaluation for special education.

Provides consultation to special education personnel concerning specific students and health-related matters.

Acts as a liaison for special education students and staff with community health providers.

Qualifications:
Education, Training, and

Experience:

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing

Successful candidate may be required to attend training provided by the district in the following areas:

• Modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap
• Dealing with a variety of behaviors (emotional regulations)
• Visual scheduling, communications systems, etc
• Working with accommodations within integrated settings
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Working Conditions:
Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at

Selection Procedure:
The NCSD screening and interview process will be followed.

Nye County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NCSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both:

Michelle "Chelle" Wright, PHR,…