Nurse - Licensed Practical (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support student health at multiple school sites. The LPN will work under direct and indirect supervision of a School Nurse and assist in maintaining a comprehensive health program.

Responsibilities include assessing urgent medical needs, providing care and treatment, maintaining medical records, administering prescribed medications, and conducting health screenings, in alignment with district policies.

Qualifications

• Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active Arizona license.
• BLS certification from a recognized provider is required at hire.
• Certificate program in Practical Nursing completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for students under supervision of a School Nurse.
• Maintain a comprehensive health program with the Health Services team.
• Assess and provide care for urgent medical needs and personal/hygiene needs.
• Maintain medical records and administer prescribed medications as instructed.
• Conduct health screenings as part of school health services.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Arizona LPN license

Home-compact license eligibility (AZ residents)

Job description

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Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse assists in caring for the health needs of students at a TUSD school, under the direct and indirect supervision or guidance of a School Nurse. Assists the School Nurse and Health Assistant in maintaining a comprehensive health program. Performs the essential duties and functions of an LPN: assessing and providing care and treatment to urgent medical needs, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, conducting health screenings.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a certificate program in Practical Nursing
• Current, active and in good standing, and unencumbered Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse license. Compact licenses may be considered; if the candidate is a resident of Arizona, they must seek a home compact state license in Arizona
• Clinical experience in pre-licensure program may be considered, experience in any nursing specialty
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, etc.) is required at the time of hire; may have First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from a recognized provider
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)

Requirements Prior to Start Date

• Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card (apply at AZDPS FCC Form Triage)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for an Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider ID Number
• MVReport- showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Preferred Requirements

• At least two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience.
• Arizona State Certificate in Vision and Hearing Screening

Comments

• Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Health Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide
• Classification: White Collar
• FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 10 month

Benefits

• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
• Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.