Nurse - Registered Nurse (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) – School Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to students and staff in the school district. The RN promotes health and safety, supports student learning, and collaborates with families, educators, and community partners. This role is guided by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Scope and Standards of Practice and the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
- Promote health and safety of students and staff
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care
- Support student learning
- Collaborate with families, educators, and community partners
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
- Current, active and in good standing, and unencumbered Arizona Registered Nurse license
- Compact license may be considered; if the candidate is a resident of Arizona, they must seek a home compact state licensure in Arizona
- Clinical experience in pre-licensure program may be considered, experience in any nursing specialty
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, etc.) OR First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from a recognized provider
- Valid Driver’s License (Must obtain Arizona Driver’s license within 30 days of hire)
Qualifications
- Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card (apply at AZDPS FCC Form Triage)
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
- Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher
- At least two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience
- Az State Certification in Vision and Hearing Screening
- Case management background
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Comments
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day - 2 positions available
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.
Additional Information
For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.