School Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services to students, staff, and school communities to support student health, wellness, and academic success. The RN promotes a safe and healthy school environment by assessing student health needs, providing direct nursing care, implementing individualized healthcare plans, managing chronic health conditions, administering medications, ensuring compliance with state and federal health regulations, and serving as a health resource for students, families, and district personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Health Services

1. Assess, evaluate, and monitor student health needs.

2. Provide direct nursing care for illness, injury, and emergency situations.

3. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, district policy, and state regulations.

4. Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and health-related accommodations.

5. Assist with the development and implementation of Section 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) related to health services.

6. Manage and monitor students with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, and other medical needs.

7. Conduct health screenings and follow-up activities as required by state law or district procedures.

Health Program Management

1. Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.

2. Ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services requirements, immunization regulations, and district policies.

3. Monitor student immunization status and communicate compliance requirements to families.

4. Coordinate communicable disease prevention and response activities.

5. Maintain inventory and security of medications, medical supplies, and health equipment.

Collaboration and Communication

1. Serve as a liaison between families, healthcare providers, school staff, and community agencies.

2. Communicate student health needs and appropriate accommodations to school personnel while maintaining confidentiality.

3. Provide health-related consultation to administrators, teachers, and support staff.

4. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including IEP and 504 team meetings.

Training and Education

1. Provide health education and wellness information to students, families, and staff.

2. Train designated school personnel on health procedures, medication administration, emergency response, and health-related protocols.

3. Promote district initiatives related to student health, safety, and wellness.

Emergency Preparedness

1. Coordinate and respond to health emergencies and crises.

2. Assist in developing and maintaining school emergency medical procedures.

3. Participate in district emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Additional Duties

1. Attend professional development and training as required.

2. Maintain professional licensure and certifications.

3. Perform other duties as assigned to support district operations and student health services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Licensure and Certification

1. Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

2. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

3. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Experience

1. Minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience preferred.

2. Experience in pediatric, community health, public health, school nursing, or related settings preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

1. Principles and practices of professional nursing.

2. Pediatric health assessment and intervention.

3. Chronic disease management and emergency care.

4. State and federal laws related to student health services.

5. Medication administration procedures and documentation standards.

6. Infection control and communicable disease prevention.

Skills

1. Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.

2. Effective oral and written communication.

3. Data entry and recordkeeping.

4. Organization and time management.

5. Conflict resolution and collaboration.

Abilities

1. Establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.

2. Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

3. Work independently and manage multiple priorities.

4. Respond appropriately during emergencies.

5. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations.

Working Conditions

1. Work performed in school health offices, classrooms, and other district facilities.

2. Frequent interaction with students, parents, staff, and healthcare providers.

3. Exposure to communicable diseases and medical emergencies.

4. May require travel between district sites.

5. Occasional lifting, carrying, bending, walking, and standing.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to move throughout school facilities and campus grounds.

2. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

3. Ability to provide emergency response and first aid when needed.

4. Visual and auditory acuity necessary to assess student health conditions and maintain accurate records.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Sierra Vista Unified School District policies, procedures, and administrative regulations.

This version is written in a MatterWorx-ready format focusing on essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and compliance requirements commonly used by Arizona school districts.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | RN | RN - School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0293

Contract Duration: 41

Pay Rate: $1687 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-17T14:46:59