Coordinator - Health Services - 2026-2027

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator – Health Services provides leadership and coordination for districtwide student health programs, nursing services, and compliance with local, state, and federal health mandates. The coordinator supports the implementation of school health policies and procedures, supervises nursing and audiology staff, ensures compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regulations, and collaborates with district and community partners to promote student wellness and readiness to learn. This role also oversees health screenings, immunization compliance, emergency medical preparedness, and data reporting systems that support safe and effective educational environments.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field.
Three years of school-health or public-health experience.
Knowledge of Arizona public-school health regulations, immunization requirements, and professional nursing standards.
Knowledge of state and federal laws governing school-health services, screenings, and immunization compliance.
Skill in supervision, leadership, and professional development of health-services staff.
Ability to design and manage districtwide health systems and data reporting.
Knowledge of emergency-preparedness protocols and medical response systems.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities related to compliance and health-data management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related discipline.
School-nurse, public-health-nurse, or administrative credential.
Experience supervising or coordinating school-health programs or large-scale community-health initiatives.
Experience with Medicaid billing, student information systems, and electronic health records in educational settings.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the delivery of comprehensive school health services, including nursing, audiology, and health-office operations
Supervise and evaluate school nurses, audiology technicians, and health services staff; provide mentoring, training, and professional development.
Develop and implement district health procedures aligned with state and federal laws, nursing practice standards, and district policy.
Collaborate with Program Integrity & Evaluation to ensure compliance with ADE, ADHS, and Medicaid documentation and reporting requirements.
Manage health-services data systems and generate reports for district leadership, public health agencies, and state submissions.
Monitor adherence to state immunization laws, medication administration protocols, and documentation standards
Develop and update health-office forms, protocols, and procedural manuals.
Ensure compliance with federal and state mandates for screenings (hearing, vision, scoliosis, growth, etc.) and coordinate timely follow-up and reporting.
Support implementation of IEPs and Section 504 plans for students with medical or health-related needs.
Oversee nursing documentation in student information systems to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
Coordinate staffing allocations for nurses, health assistants, and audiology technicians; monitor coverage needs and caseload balance.
Design and deliver professional learning for health-services staff, including new-hire orientations, certification updates, and continuing-education modules.
Collaborate with universities and clinical programs to support nursing and audiology internships or preceptorships.
Lead health-related components of district emergency preparedness, including AED deployment, Stop-the-Bleed, Narcan, and emergency-response training.
Support site-level health teams in managing medical emergencies, infectious-disease outbreaks, and chronic-condition management.
Serve as liaison to District Safety, Security, and Emergency Management teams for health-related readiness planning.
Coordinate with local health departments, hospitals, and community agencies for screenings, immunization clinics, and public-health initiatives.
Partner with Special Education, Student Programs, and Counseling to support medically fragile students, homebound services, and chronic-illness management.
Represent the district in county and state health collaboratives and maintain communication with public-health officials during outbreaks or health advisories.
Develop and maintain data systems for health screenings, immunizations, and medical conditions.
Analyze health data trends to inform staffing, programming, and board reporting.
Oversee accurate and timely completion of state and federal health reports.