School Nurse (RN) – Substitute Pool & Wellness Advocate

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,487 - 37,379; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) invites applications for the 2026-2027 Guest Nurse - RN position. This pool posting outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for RN-led school health services across the district.

The role requires a current Arizona RN license, CPR, and school nurse certification or equivalent. Salary is paid at a daily rate, with duties including health screenings, care planning, immunization compliance, and coordination with families and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Arizona School Nurse Certification or National School Nurse Certification preferred.
• Current Arizona State Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects information about the health and developmental status of students.
• Develops nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing action unique to student’s needs.
• Maintains nursing care that promotes, maintains, or restores health and prevents illness.
• Documentation of nursing care via computer program.
• Gathering statistics for district and state records.
• Ensures compliance with Arizona State Immunization requirements for all students throughout the school year.
• Participates in the Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) program as defined by district policies.
• Conducts annual vision and hearing screening and referral as mandated by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Serves as Employee Health Nurse for staff injuries and illness.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals both in the school district as well as outside of the school district.
• Assists students, families and groups to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education.
• Assess, plan and implement school health services in collaboration with other school/district staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Arizona School Nurse Certification or National School Nurse Certification preferred

Job description

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) invites applications for the 2026-2027 Guest Nurse - RN position. This pool posting outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for RN-led school health services across the district.

The role requires a current Arizona RN license, CPR, and school nurse certification or equivalent. Salary is paid at a daily rate, with duties including health screenings, care planning, immunization compliance, and coordination with families and healthcare providers.