2026-2027 Guest Nurse - RN

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects information about the health and developmental status of students.
• Develops nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing action unique to student’s needs.
• Maintains nursing care that promotes, maintains, or restores health and prevents illness.
• Documentation of nursing care via computer program.
• Gathering statistics for district and state records.
• Ensures compliance with Arizona State Immunization requirements for all students throughout the school year.
• Participates in the Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) program as defined by district policies.
• Conducts annual vision and hearing screening and referral as mandated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Serves as Employee Health Nurse for staff injuries and illness.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals both in the school district as well as outside of the school district.
• Affords students, families and groups to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education.
• Assesses, plans and implements school health services in collaboration with other school/district staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• AZ School Nurse Certification or National School Nurse Certification preferred

Licenses & Requirements

• Current Arizona State Registered Nurse License
• CPR Certification
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card