School Nurse

Tolleson Elem SD 17; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolleson Elem SD 17 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ, is hiring a School Nurse to administer medications, assess student needs, and maintain health records while leading a school health program.

The role requires an AZ RN license, CPR, two years of nursing experience, and IVP fingerprint clearance; BSN preferred. It is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities toward student health, staff guidance, and community health education.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN) in AZ.
• Two years of successful clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• BS in Nursing (preferred).
• A valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required as a condition of hire and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Meet the special medical/nursing needs of students.
• Health Appraisal: Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students.
• Health Counseling: Counseling with school personnel to plan action so as not to interfere with student's effective learning.
• Care of sick & Injured: Assumes the responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy and the accepted standards of practices for nurses.
• Oversees school nurse's assistants at other school locations.
• Performs such related duties as determined necessary by the Administrator of Special Programs.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

RN license AZ

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

CPR Certification

BS in Nursing

Job description

Tolleson Elem SD 17 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School - Tolleson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Conduct school nurse duties including administer medications, assess student needs, maintain student records;
• Experience working with children;
• Give leadership and guidance in the development and maintenance of a total school health program;
• Deliverer of health services, an advocate for the health rights of children, counselor for health concerns of children, families, and staff, and educator for school/community health concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN)in AZ;
• Two years of successful clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse;
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification,
• BS in Nursing (preferred).
• A valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required as a condition of hire and continued employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet the special medical/nursing needs of students;
• Health Appraisal: Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students;
• Health Counseling: Counseling with school personnel to plan action so as not to interfere with student's effective learning;
• Care of sick & Injured: Assumes the responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy and the accepted standar of practices for nurses;
• Oversees school nurse's assistants at other school locations;
• Performs such related duties as determined necessary by the Administrator of Special Programs.

School Nurse

Tolleson Elem SD 17 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School - Tolleson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Tolleson Elementary School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5984075
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Conduct school nurse duties including administer medications, assess student needs, maintain student records;
• Experience working with children;
• Give leadership and guidance in the development and maintenance of a total school health program;
• Deliverer of health services, an advocate for the health rights of children, counselor for health concerns of children, families, and staff, and educator for school/community health concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN)in AZ;
• Two years of successful clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse;
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification,
• BS in Nursing (preferred).
• A valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required as a condition of hire and continued employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet the special medical/nursing needs of students;
• Health Appraisal: Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students;
• Health Counseling: Counseling with school personnel to plan action so as not to interfere with student's effective learning;
• Care of sick & Injured: Assumes the responsibility in caring for the sick and injured in the school in accordance with school policy and the accepted standar of practices for nurses;
• Oversees school nurse's assistants at other school locations;
• Performs such related duties as determined necessary by the Administrator of Special Programs.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $41,747 to $49,892 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Megan Duplain , Administrator of Special Programs
• Tolleson Elementary District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]