Job Description

SUMMARY

The School Nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who serves as the leader in the school community to oversee the school health policies and programs. Enhances the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning and by advocating and promoting an optimal level of wellness for all students. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program in association with Licensed Practical Nurse and Health Assistant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree in Nursing with management experience

Current R.N. license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing

BLS certification

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Current clinical nursing practice or experience in the area of school nursing, pediatrics, family medicine, maternal/child or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS Provider ID Number

BLS Certification must be submitted at time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during course of employment

Must hold a valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state-required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.



COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Health Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide
FTE: Multiple Shifts, Salary will be pro-rated based on shift type

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

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