School Nurse

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a School Nurse role in Glendale, AZ. The on-site contract position focuses on direct student health care, IHP/IEP support, and health education in a school setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an AZ RN license, CPR/BLS, and have experience in pediatric or school health. BSN is preferred, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work with families, educators, and health providers.

Qualifications

• AZ RN license current and in good standing.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Experience in pediatric, school, public health, or community nursing preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, IHPs and school health regulations preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with students, families, educators, and healthcare providers.
• Committed to promoting student health and well-being in a collaborative educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including assessment and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and district policies.
• Develop and implement IHPs and contribute to IEP and 504 plans as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases while promoting infection prevention and health education.
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations.
• Collaborate with parents, physicians, teachers, and school staff to support students' health needs.
• Provide health education and training to students and staff on wellness, safety, and medical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements and other student health mandates.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Health assessment

Emergency care

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

AZ RN license

BSN preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - School Nurse

We are hiring for a great client in Glendale, AZ. This is an on-site contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) - School Nurse who will provide comprehensive health services to students, promote a safe and healthy school environment, and support student well-being and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and district policies
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and contribute to IEP and 504 plans as needed
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency care
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases while promoting infection prevention and health education
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations
• Collaborate with parents, physicians, teachers, and school staff to support students' health needs
• Provide health education and training to students and staff on wellness, safety, and medical procedures
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements and other student health mandates

Qualifications

• Current AZ Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Previous experience in pediatric, school, public health, or community nursing preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), and school health regulations preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with students, families, educators, and healthcare providers
• Committed to promoting student health, safety, and well-being in a collaborative educational environment.