School Registered Nurse (RN) - 25-34297

Job Title: School Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday | School Hours
Position Overview

A one-to-one Registered Nurse (RN) is required to support a medically complex and medically fragile student in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The RN will provide continuous health monitoring, skilled nursing care, and respiratory treatments throughout the school day.

The nurse will accompany the student during transportation to and from school and provide direct care support throughout the school environment to ensure student safety, health stability, and access to education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one nursing care and continuous health monitoring for a medically fragile student

• Administer breathing treatments and other prescribed medical interventions during the school day

• Accompany the student during transportation between home and school

• Assess student health needs and refer to appropriate specialists when necessary

• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation, including dosages and observed effects

• Maintain up-to-date medical records for the student

• Communicate health-related information to parents/guardians and appropriate school staff

• Assist with medical appointments and serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, family, and school staff

• Support emergency response related to student health or accidents

• Educate the student on personal hygiene and overall health care as appropriate

• Participate in routine screenings and health surveys

• Collaborate with instructional staff and residential staff to ensure continuity of care

• Participate in training, including sign language instruction if required for student communication

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, school-day hours (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• Fridays have a shortened schedule

• Weekly hours will not exceed 40

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of assignment

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• Active FP-C/FPCC certification

• Hepatitis B vaccination

• COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse

• Completion of a physical assessment skills course

• Eligibility for School Nurse Certification

• Current CPR certification

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Experience assessing and treating children ages 4 through 22

• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills

• Injury and health assessment skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in:

  • Pediatric nursing

  • Urgent care nursing

• Experience working with children with disabilities

• Strong physical assessment skills, including sports-related injuries

• American Sign Language (ASL) experience preferred

Training

• On-the-job training provided either in the student’s home or school setting

• Training conducted alongside an experienced RN and/or parent/guardian

Safety & Compliance

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

• Safety-sensitive position:

  • Pre-employment drug screening required

  • Subject to random drug testing throughout assignment