Substitute School Nurse

DISTRICT WIDE; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District #20 seeks a Substitute Registered Nurse to provide health care services for students and staff. The role reports to the Principal and works under the Exempt classification with the district's teacher salary schedule.

The position requires an AZ RN license, CPR and hearing testing certification, and preferred public health nursing coursework. This is a part-time role with duties including health screenings and student immunization oversight.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with public health nursing coursework preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• State of Arizona RN license, CPR and hearing testing certification required.

Responsibilities

• Directs health care of students and staff who are injured or require first aid or medication supervision.
• Conducts health screenings and ensures immunization records are up to date.
• Maintains student health records and completes reports as required.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

First aid

Communication skills

Public health

Nursing assessments

Education

Registered Nurse license

Public health nursing coursework

Bilingual preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

Hearing Testing Certification

Fingerprint clearance (IVP)

Office software

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5939186
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description: Substitute Registered Nurse

CLASSIFICATION:Exempt (Board-approved Work Calendar)

SALARY:Approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO:Principal

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.


• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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 Scouting America 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

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathaly Montano , Recruitment Specialist


• DISTRICT OFFICE


• Maricopa, Arizona 85138


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]