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](https://esiworkforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How_to_Obtain_Fingerprint_Clearance_Card.pdf) (*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 (**required for nurse substitutes)
• Valid MA (medical assistant) license (**required for medical assistant 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
• Must be 18 years of age or older

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.
• Medical assistant substitute positions require a valid medical assistant (or LPN) license 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 or medical assistant 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]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)

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 and 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._