School Nurse - Webster Elementary School 2026-2027

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the professional school nurse is to intensify the educational process through enhancement of the health status of children and youth. The school nurse carries out functions requiring nursing judgment, uses initiative based on nursing experience and has the education and the ability to maintain interdependent relationships with colleagues in health, education, and related professional fields. Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nursing including public health nursing, theory and practice
Valid Arizona Registered Nurse License
Experience in school nursing or public health nursing
Experience in caring for children and adolescents, often in clinical or hospital settings, is highly valuable
Experience in public health or community settings helps school nurses address broader health concerns and educational outreach
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, and staff
Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and managing acute and chronic health conditions
Organizational skills to handle medical records and compliance with state health regulations
Knowledge of mental health support, immunization protocols, and emergency response
Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including first aid and CPR
Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and healthcare providers
Provide clear and compassionate guidance on sensitive health issues
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, counselors, and parents, to address student health needs
Lead initiatives to improve school health policies and practices
Train staff in basic first aid, allergy awareness, and emergency preparedness
Use electronic health records (EHR) systems and school management software efficiently
Appropriate Arizona certification
Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Evidence of highly qualified status
Three letters of recommendation
Transcript of credits

Nice To Haves

Experience in school nursing or public health nursing
Experience in caring for children and adolescents, often in clinical or hospital settings, is highly valuable
Experience in public health or community settings helps school nurses address broader health concerns and educational outreach

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in planning health programs in coordination with the administrator (e.g.,health curriculum, disease prevention, and promotion/maintenance of student health)
Conducts student health screening programs to assess physical, mental, and emotional health
Administers appropriate medications to students according to district policies and procedures; has knowledge of medication’s use, action, contradictions, and side effects
Coordinates health services information among home, school, private physician, clinic, and other community agencies
Assists teachers in planning health curriculum by providing valid resource materials and presenting demonstrations in the classroom that are relevant to healthful living
Interprets and alerts the staff to school health laws, health trends and school health problems
Utilizes assessment skills to plan and provide care for ill and injured students and staff; develops nursing care plans for special needs students
Assists parent/guardian with health-related referral resources
Collects social/developmental history information for student evaluations and participates in Medicaid billing when appropriate
Provides health counseling for students to encourage and maintain optimum health practices
Functions as a member of the school child abuse team and other district intervention teams as directed by the site administrator
Functions as a member of the school safety committee and serves as a resource to maintenance, cafeteria, and other services involved in maintaining a healthful physical environment
Responsible for maintaining accurate health documentation and continuous required health records
Compiles accurate yearly reports to document student encounters and nursing activities; provides results to distract health services
Maintains professional growth through continuing education and support of professional organizations
Supervise health assistants while on site; building administrator supervises the health assistant in the absence of the nurse
Implements state and district guidelines for control of communicable disease, including state rules for immunization compliance
Adheres to all Professional Standards set forth by Mesa Public School and the Arizona State Board of Nursing
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools