Substitute, Nurse

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
3/13/2026

Location:
JO Combs Unified School District Office

Date Available:
03/13/2026
J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.


About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.


Position: Substitute, Nurse


Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Extra Duty Stipend Salary Schedule/$18.50

Work Calendar: 10 months

Hours: Varies

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Not Eligible

Reports to: Principal / District Nurse

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• As a substitute, you choose when and where you work based on open positions

About the Role

The Substitute Nurse provides clerical/clinical support in addressing the health needs of students; and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students as may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Health Services, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing at school site.
• Escort and aid student on bus as needed - may be assigned 1 or more specific students for the day.
• Consults with the District Nurse regarding a variety of issues (e.g. emergency situations, neglect/abuse, assessment needs, infectious/contagious diseases,) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and/or health care concerns, minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Follows universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times for the purpose of minimizing the risk of transmitting contagious and/or infectious disease.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and student records at all times for the purpose of abiding by legal and professional standards.
• Maintains medical emergency cards and health records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, medication logs, accident reports, daily logs) for the purpose of resolving discrepancies in records and/or providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. student records and accident reports, notices) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Need

• Must have RN, BSN, or LPN Certification
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• CPR Certification for Health Care Provider
• First Aid Certification
• Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of medical technology as related to specific job functions
• General Clerical skills with computer data entry experience preferred
• Ability to relate and communicate with teachers, parents, students, all school employees and the general public
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
• Knowledge of school practices and procedures; public school experience preferred
• Knowledge and use of general office machines and equipment
• Bi-lingual ability preferred

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling. Crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 10% walking and 40% standing.


Work Environment

The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some hazardous conditions, and in a clean atmosphere.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied.


If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary. (Substitute positions are paid at the base rate for the position.) Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.


Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.

• Employer's name and address
• Job Title
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Start and end dates (month and year)
• Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.

Additional Information:

• Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma's
• Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
• Please attach other required documents specific for this position

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 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 the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religi n, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientaci n sexual para la admisi n y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de j venes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus pr cticas de empleo y contrataci n. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pol zas de no discriminaci n: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de T tulo IX, Director Atl tico 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o View phone number on click.appcast.io and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Secci n 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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