Job Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
3/12/2026

Location:
Paradise Honors Elementary School

Date Available:
07/23/2026
TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• B.S.N.
• Arizona License
• Valid fingerprint clearance card

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Principals and other support staff.

JOB GOAL: Provide students with medical care as needed in a timely manner. Keep the health office organized and records maintained on a daily basis.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and maintain a current health record, including a health and developmental history, and an immunization history.
• Systematically record data on the student's cumulative school health record and maintain a charting system of student visits and treatment provided in the nurse's office.
• Verify immunization records are current.
• Screen and evaluate students for deficits in vision, hearing, growth, and blood pressure, when appropriate and will refer if necessary.
• Provide necessary health counseling and refers to an appropriate professional when indicated.
• Inform administration of communicable health problems.
• Intervene appropriately for individuals and populations at risk for preventable, potential health problems.
• Complete school, county and state reports in a timely manner.
• Use community resources for referral of students with unmet health needs in the school.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure continuity of service and care.
• Participate as a member of the assessment and placement committee for special education programs whenever required.
• Serve as a liaison among the parent, school, and community in health matters.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with students, teachers, and parents.
• Engage in continuing education and professional activities to facilitate maintenance of quality health and nursing services to students.
• Apply appropriate theory as basis for decision making in nursing practices.
• Respond in a timely manner to emergency situations.
• Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paradise Schools may from time to time assign.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:

• "Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
• "I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
• "I have not done that before, but I can do it."

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Paradise Schools calendar. Hours determined by site.

EVALUATION: Annually at a minimum by the building Principal