DEFINITION: Enhances the educational process by modification or removal of health related barriers to learning and by promotion of optimal level of wellness. Serves as a liaison between physicians, families, and community health care services and agencies to enhance the quality and continuity of health care for assigned student(s) at the assigned site. Assumes responsibility for appropriate intervention, management, and/or referral of assigned student(s) at assigned site, including students with chronic health problems and/or special needs. Provides relevant health instruction, counseling and guidance to student(s), parents, and staff. Upholds professional standards and laws pertaining to health and/or nursing care and District policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
TASKS: Provides case management of assigned student(s) at assigned site. Documents information about the health and developmental status of the assigned student(s) at assigned site; uses data collected about the health and status of a student(s) to determine a nursing plan; administers first aid and assesses injuries and illnesses when necessary; case manages chronic medical needs of assigned student(s) including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, and seizure disorders; distributes authorized medication; develops nursing care plans; intervenes as guided by the nursing care plans to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and affect rehabilitation; assesses student(s) response to nursing actions in order to reassess progress made toward goal achievement.
Documents Nursing Care via computer program, and gathers statistics for District and state records; participates in Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) program as defined by District policies; collaborates with other health professionals; assists student(s)', families, and staff to achieve optimal levels of wellness; collaborates with the health care team in assessing, planning, and implementing health services; performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS TO BE USED IN THIS POSITION:
Knowledge of School Nurse policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Department and District policies and procedures related to health services.
Knowledge of Federal and State mandates relating to health services.
Skill in applying appropriate theory as the basis for decision-making in nursing practice.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in entering and maintaining student(s) information in the computer health information system.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work may involve occasional lifting and carrying weight up to 25 pounds or assisting in moving or lifting children. Walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, twisting, standing and sitting for extended periods will be required as a normal part of the job. Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties.
Current Arizona Registered Nurse License
Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance
Bachelor's degree
Bilingual in English and Spanish
National School Nurse Certification.
Salary: Refer to the PNT 211 Salary Schedule Hours per Day: 8 Days in Contract: 211 Start Date: 2026/2027
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Sunnyside Unified School District is the second largest school district in Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 14,000 students. Sunnyside covers 93.6 square miles and serves the southern part of the City of Tucson and areas adjacent in Pima County, including the San Xavier Reservation.
Sunnyside was established in 1921 and serves families with children from birth to grade 12. The nationally recognized Ocotillo Early Learning Center is the District’s high quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood center serving children ages birth to five of all abilities in an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating environment.
