RN – Per Diem School Nurse

Per Diem:

• Schedule: Follows the school calendar (no weekends or school holidays).
• Availability: Must be available to work 2–3 days per week.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel 30–45 minutes to assigned schools.
• Shift Times: Vary by assignment, typically starting between 7:25–8:30 AM and ending around 3:30–4:00 PM.
• Assignments (1:1 and/or Health Office): Provide 1:1 nursing care for a medically complex student or serve as a school nurse in a health office supporting up to 30–50 students, depending on school needs.
• Contract Date: ASAP
• Target Start Date: ASAP

Open to flexible opportunities? Our per diem positions can sometimes lead to part-time or full-time roles as school staffing needs arise. If you're open to exploring different assignments and schedules, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to high acuity students at school
• Manage complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care, tube feedings, seizure monitoring, medication administration, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide individualized 1:1 student care as assigned.
• Monitor students' health conditions and respond to illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Follow physician orders, individualized care plans, and school health protocols.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records and communicate with parents, teachers, aides, and other members of the care team.
• Collaborate with school staff to promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid TB test.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (online-only courses are not accepted).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with school staff.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, and sitting, as well as occasional bending, crouching, and lifting up to 40–60 pounds.

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Tracheostomy care experience.
• Ventilator experience.

Paid Training & Clinical Support

You don't have to navigate school nursing alone. Ro Health provides training and ongoing clinical support to help you succeed, including education and mentorship in:

• Seizure management and Diastat administration.
• Diabetes management, insulin injections, and insulin pumps.
• Medication administration.
• G-tube feedings.
• Tracheostomy care.
• Ongoing mentorship from a Clinical Supervisor throughout your assignment.

Why Work With Ro Health?

• Full-time school-based schedules that align with the school calendar.
• Competitive compensation and weekly paychecks.
• Administrative and clinical support when you need it.
• Assistance obtaining your school nurse services credential, when eligible.
• Commuter benefits of up to $315 per month through Edenred.
• Healthcare benefits for eligible providers.
• PTO and sick time for all providers, including those working per diem schedules, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.

Additional Benefits (eligibility depends on employment status)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Direct deposit.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced RN who enjoys pediatric care and is ready to support students with complex medical needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Questions? Contact our Arizona team:

• Email: az@rohealth.com
• Phone: 602-491-1997
• Website: rohealth.com

About Ro Health

Ro Health is a growing healthcare staffing agency with over a decade of experience connecting schools and healthcare facilities with compassionate, qualified healthcare professionals. We are committed to supporting our providers through training, clinical mentorship, and responsive administrative support so they can deliver exceptional care to the students and communities we serve.

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