SubSource Substitute Position - Healthcare

If you are looking for a career with purpose, supported by a team of truly compassionate people, look no further! ESI partners with school districts throughout Arizona and likely one near you.

Substituting is your opportunity to secure a flexible, rewarding career. Substitute school healthcare staff have the unique ability to make their own schedule, while supporting their community and making a difference in the lives of children.

Use the dropdown menu in the application to see which school districts partner with ESI for healthcare substitutes.

What you need:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card (*Required for ALL substitute positions with ESI)
• Valid CPR & First Aid certifications (Basic Life Support (BLS) certification acceptable in lieu of CPR)
• Valid RN license authorizing practice in AZ (**alternate medical licensure such as LPN may be accepted in some school districts for nurse substitutes)
• Valid I-9 documents for verification of identity and US employment authorization
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization (if born in 1957 or later), or may be authorized to waive
• Pass ESI’s supplemental mandatory criminal background check

Important: When applying, please enter your legal first and last name as they appear on your ID to prevent any unnecessary delays.

What types of positions there are (position availability varies by district):

• Nurse substitute positions require a valid RN license and fulfill the duties of the primary nurse in a school’s health office.
• Health aide substitute positions require valid CPR & First Aid certifications and support the supervising school nurse.

What you may do as a nurse substitute:

• Provide preventative routine and emergency health care to students including administering medications based on individual health care and emergency plans.
• Promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting.
• Follow communicable disease control procedures and inform administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.
• Comply with state law and district policies and regulations relative to the administration of medication and documenting interactions.
• Serve as a liaison between the home and school regarding student health concerns.
• Maintain timely and accurate health records.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all students and staff in accordance with district & ESI policy.
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.

What you may do as a health aide substitute:

• Provide essential health and medical support to students and staff, under the direction of school nurses.
• Administer basic first aid and emergency care to students in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including documenting health room activities and screenings.
• Assist with health screenings, assist with administering medication, assist with clerical tasks, and ensure the health room is clean, safe, organized, and properly stocked with first aid supplies.
• Adhere to all school/district policies and procedures related to health services and student safety.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all students and staff in accordance with district & ESI policy.

What you get:

• Competitive daily or hourly rates that vary by district and position type
• Paid Sick Time (PST), earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours PST per school year
• Medical benefits available to substitutes that qualify
• Friendly, knowledgeable help from ESI available via phone, email, or text

Contact us with questions
Phone: (480) 719-3271
Email: [email protected]

NOTE: Provide your personal email address in the application as this is how ESI will primarily communicate with you throughout the hiring process. Periodically check your spam/junk folder as these emails can sometimes get mis-categorized by your email service.

Serving Arizona for over 25 years, ESI is focused on helping solve the staffing crisis for public school districts, governments, and colleges. Our mission: "With integrity and heart, we support and serve those who educate and serve our community."

ESI's featured services include a return-to-work program known as RetireRehire, and SubSource, the largest substitute staffing program in the state. ESI has proudly served over 13,000 of Arizona's public retirees and actively employs over 7,000 substitute educators.