About this role
Date: July 17, 2026
Position: School Nurse at Ruidoso High School
Qualifications:
• New Mexico Public Education Department School Nurse License or eligibility
• Current New Mexico RN License
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Verified First Aid and CPR Certification
• Experience working with students (preferred)
• Proficiency in data entry and word processing (preferred)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student health information
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration
Responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collect and manage student health and development data
• Evaluate and respond to illness complaints using professional judgment
• Administer first aid to students and staff
• Monitor and enforce immunization compliance per state guidelines
• Notify families of missing vaccinations and report data to appropriate agencies
• Refer families to local health services when needed
• Plan and conduct routine health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing)
• Maintain accurate student health records and accident documentation
• Promote health education and wellness throughout the school
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, Special Education case managers and administrators to support Individual Health Plans (IHPs), 504 plans, and emergency response protocols
• Participate in school safety drills and crisis response planning
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures)
• Ensure documentation aligns with FERPA, HIPAA, and district policy
• Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the school campus for extended periods
• Ability to sit for extended periods to complete computer-based documentation and data entry
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted (e.g., medical supplies, equipment)
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, including kneeling, bending, or assisting a student from the floor
• Sufficient vision and hearing to assess student health needs
• Manual dexterity to use medical instruments and computer equipment
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency medical procedures as needed
Contract Period: 2026-27 School Year
Start Date: August 6, 2026
Salary: Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule
Application Process: Application available online at www.ruidososchools.org or for more information contact: Victoria Bomer Principal Ruidoso High School [email protected] 125 Warrior Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-7906 ~Or~ Human Resources [email protected] 200 Horton Circle Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-7002 SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Selection Process: Selected applicants will be interviewed following an initial screening of application materials submitted.
Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.