School Nurse: Student Health Advocate & Leader

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a professional school nurse to enhance student health and learning outcomes. The nurse applies nursing judgment, collaborates with health and education teams, and maintains health records in a busy school setting.

The role requires Arizona RN licensure, fingerprint clearance, and prior school/public health nursing experience. Online application with required credentials is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with public health nursing focus.
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse License (RN).
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Experience in school nursing or public health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate health programs with the administrator.
• Conduct student health screenings for physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Administer medications per district policies; monitor side effects.
• Coordinate health services info among home, school, physicians, clinics, and agencies.
• Assist teachers with health curriculum and prepare resource materials.

Skills

Communication skills

First aid & CPR

Medical records management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Public health nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing including public health nursing

Tools

EHR systems

School management software

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a professional school nurse to enhance student health and learning outcomes. The nurse applies nursing judgment, collaborates with health and education teams, and maintains health records in a busy school setting.

The role requires Arizona RN licensure, fingerprint clearance, and prior school/public health nursing experience. Online application with required credentials is necessary.