School Nurse

ALMA FARRELL INNOVATION ACADEMY; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

ALMA FARRELL INNOVATION ACADEMY in Maricopa, Arizona is hiring a School Nurse (RN) to provide direct health care to students and staff. The role reports to the Principal and follows an exempt schedule with 199-day work calendar, with compensation based on the district's Health Department Salary Schedule and additional pay for a BSN.

The nurse will conduct screenings, maintain health records, manage medications, and refer families to community resources.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state rules, policies and requirements as they relate to student health.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public health policies, programs and practices.
• Knowledge of community health resources and programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured or require first aid.
• Conducts school health screenings and examinations.
• Maintains immunization and health records for students.
• Coordinates referrals to community health resources when needed.
• Assists in developing school health programs.

Skills

Public health

Nursing policies

Community health

Nursing assessments

Student health

Referrals

Office software

Communication

Education

RN with public health coursework

Job description

School Nurse

Maricopa Unified School District #20 ALMA FARRELL INNOVATION ACADEMY - Maricopa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maricopa Unified School District #20

Job Details

Job ID: 5477081
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa Casa Grande Highway

Maricopa, AZ 85138

520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)

Reports To: Principal

Classification: Exempt; 199-Day Work Calendar; Salary based on approved Health Department Salary Schedule (Based on Education & Experience) Additional compensation for a BSN. Salary below is for an RN.

SALARY:Appr oved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To provide health care services to students and staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured, needfirst aid, suffering from chronic illnesses or requires supervision oftheir medications.
• Conducts school programs of physical examinations and sight and hearing screenings.
• Refers students and parents to appropriate healthcare resources within the community.
• Makes recommendations to principal on health needs of individual students.
• Maintains current cumulative health records on all students.
• Completes daily logs and other reports as required.
• Maintains immunization records as it relates to illnesses.
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission.
• Assists in developing school health programs.
• Visits student homes when necessary
• Conducts parent education and classroom teaching on dental and hygiene programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of federal and state rules, policies and requirements as they relate to student health.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public health policies, programs and practices.
• Knowledge of community health resources and programs.

• Skill in performing nursing assessments.
• Skill in monitoring health conditions of students.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Registered graduate nurse with additional coursework in public health nursing preferred. Bilingual preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:State of Arizona Board Certified Registered Nursing License, CPR Certification and Hearing Testing Certification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:[e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $50,000 to $64,925 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathaly Montano , Recruitment Specialist
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Maricopa, Arizona 85138
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]