School Nurse - Franklin Accelerated Academy at Jordan and Franklin Accelerated Academy at Downt[...]

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Nurse for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role focuses on enhancing students' health and educational processes through collaboration with health and education professionals. Responsibilities include planning health programs, conducting screenings, and maintaining health records. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a valid Arizona RN license, and experience in school or public health nursing.

Benefits

Sick leave

Holidays

Matched retirement through Arizona State Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance Pay

New Hire Experience Bonus

New Hire Education Compensation

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse License required.
• Experience in school or public health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan health programs and conduct student health screenings.
• Administer medications and coordinate health services.
• Maintain accurate health records and supervise health assistants.

Skills

Health Management

Emergency Response

Mental Health Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

School Nurse - Franklin Accelerated Academy at Jordan and Franklin Accelerated Academy at Downtown Elementary School 2025-2026

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Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Base Salary: $55,386.00
• Calendar: Certified Exempt, 187 workdays
• Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually
• New Hire Experience: $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified experience
• New Hire Education: $65/hour of graduate level credits; BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max; $1000 for advanced degrees

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the school nurse is to enhance the educational process by improving students' health. The nurse performs functions requiring nursing judgment, initiative, and collaboration with health, education, and related professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan health programs in coordination with the administrator
• Conduct student health screenings
• Administer medications per district policies
• Coordinate health services with families and community providers
• Assist teachers with health curriculum and demonstrations
• Interpret and inform staff about health laws and trends
• Assess and care for ill or injured students and staff; develop nursing care plans
• Support parents with health referrals
• Gather developmental history and participate in Medicaid billing
• Provide health counseling and promote healthy practices
• Participate in district intervention teams and safety committees
• Maintain accurate health records and reports
• Supervise health assistants
• Implement communicable disease control and immunization policies
• Follow professional standards and guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse License
• Experience in school or public health nursing
• Knowledge of health management, emergency response, and mental health support

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work mainly in a nurse’s office or health clinic
• Interact with students, staff, and community members
• Respond to emergencies; lift up to 50 lbs; move quickly across campus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mesa Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.